| MTU vs. UC Merced |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#170 in National Universities #7 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #164 in National Universities #37 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$18,392 Michigan Residents $41,340 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,167 California Residents $44,944 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$23,867 Michigan Residents $24,929 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,187 California Residents $29,289 Out-of-State |
| Less$13,579 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,089 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,230 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier93.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.46% |
| Favorable18.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.94% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,063 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,103 |
| Smaller5,699 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,343 |
| Larger1,364 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller760 |
| 320 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduate Rate | 67% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,351) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,301) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 425 | Number of faculties | 485 |
| Lower$101,738 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$118,858 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.