Houghton, MI · Kalamazoo, MI · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Michigan Technological University | Western Michigan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 84.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $19,123 | $15,252 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $42,988 | $19,034 |
| Average Net Price | $16,879 | $17,331 |
| Graduation Rate | 68.0% | 58.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 7,403 | 16,744 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 13 | 16 |
GradFax Analysis
Michigan Technological University accepts 92.4% of applicants. Western Michigan University accepts 84.6%. Michigan Technological University's in-state tuition is $19,123. Western Michigan University's is $15,252. Western Michigan University is cheaper. Michigan Technological University graduates 68% of students in 6 years. Western Michigan University graduates 58%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Western Michigan University. It accepts 84.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Michigan Technological University, on average. After aid, students pay $16,879/year versus $17,331/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Michigan Technological University: 68% of students finish in 6 years. Western Michigan University is at 58%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.