Michigan State University is a public land-grant research university in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan Technological University is a public research university in Houghton, Michigan.
Michigan State University | Michigan Technological University | |
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Collegedunia Score | 6.1 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 60 US News 2024 # 116 Times Higher Education 2024 # 136 QS World University 2024 | # 151 US News 2024 # 851 QS World University 2024 # 751 QS World University 2023 |
Subject Strength | # 68 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 111 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 111 for Law by US News 2024 | # 82 for Engineering by US News 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -148 PG Programs -87 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -83 PG Programs -31 Doctorate Programs -2 |
Acceptance Rate | 65.7 % | 76.4 % |
Exam Score | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-80 SAT-1100 TOEFL-70 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1160 TOEFL-79 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 41492 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28280 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10676 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 33426 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 18252 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 23294 Per Year |
placement (average package) | Average annual salary: 70,455 USD; Top recruiters: General Motors Corporation, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Ford Motor Company, FCA Corp; Highest paid degrees: MBA (111,000 USD), Masters in Science (102,000 USD), Masters (90,000 USD), Masters of Arts (84,000 USD), Doctorate (81,000 USD), PhD (72,000 USD). | Michigan Tech students have an average five year placement rate of 93 percent within six months of graduation (within their field of study) and are in the top 20 for highest early-career salaries in the nation at $71,100. |
application requirements | Academic transcripts; 2-3 Essays; 2-3 LORs; Resume; Standardized tests; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements (Research proposals, interview, etc.) | Submit official transcripts Submit English proficiency scores Check program specific requirements |
Campuses and B-Schools | Eli Broad College of Business | NA |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.2/10 Read 9 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 2 reviews |
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General Facts | Michigan State University | Michigan Technological University |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1855 | 1885 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 73% Male, 27% Female |
Location Facts | located in East Lansing, Michigan; perched on the banks of Red Cedar River; spread over 5,300 acres with 563 buildings on-campus. | The main Michigan Tech campus is mainly situated on US-41 in Houghton. The main part of campus can be traversed in about 10 minutes. The Lakeshore Center in downtown Houghton houses the offices of Human Relations, Vice President for Research, and other departments. |
Library | 29th largest academic library system in North America; over 7 million volumes & 6.7 million microforms; In 2018, Digital Scholarship Lab opened (built in partnership with the College of Arts and Letters) | The Van Pelt and Opie Library is a popular and central resource for students, faculty, and staff.The library’s journal collection is 98% digital with a deep collection of printed historical engineering journals. As of January, 2017, students and faculty have access to 32,000 direct subscriptions (mainly in STEM disciplines) and additional access to 121,000 other serial titles. |
Campus Life | university campus houses: National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, W. J. Beal Botanical Garden, Abrams Planetarium, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, country's largest residence hall system; Neighborhood Health and Wellness Program, Live On and Be Fit | Students attending Michigan Technological University have a wide range of activities to participate in, whether or not they are living in the residence halls, of which there are four. In addition to the various small interest groups which form throughout the year, students participate in Greek Life, Student Organizations, Senior Design, and the Enterprise Program; many organize and attend campus traditions, such as K-Day, the Parade of Nations, Design Expo, Career Fair, and Winter Carnival (which also attracts alumni from across the country); furthermore, there are motivational drives to raise student activity levels and involvement in the school community, typically for those without membership in a student organization. Michigan Tech currently recognizes more than two hundred student organizations. As the school mascot is the husky (specifically, Blizzard T. Husky), the school's sports teams are known as the Huskies. Michigan Tech competes primarily in the NCAA's Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), while the men's hockey team competes in Division I as a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). |
Hostel | #On campus - $10676 | #On campus - $10477 #Off campus (not with family) - $10477 #Off campus (with family) - $2340 |
Famous Alumni | 634,300 living alumni; Magic Johnson (American basketball player); Eli Broad (American entrepreneur); Sam Raimi (American filmmaker); Draymond Green (American basketball player); Tyler Oakley (America Youtuber); Richa Langella (Indian film actress); Timothy Granaderos (American actor); Verghese Kurien (Father of White Revolution in India); Peter Schmidt (American economist & econometrician). | Joe Berger, former NFL player |
City Life | East Lansing- city in Michigan, USA located directly east of Lansing (the state capital); Famous tourist attractions: Spartan Stadium, Wharton Center, Jack Breslin Student Events Center, MSU Horticulture Garden, Abrams Planetarium; Unemployment rate- 2.7% (Dec 2019) | Houghton, Michigan, was named one of the best rural places to live in the United States in Norman Crampton's The 100 Best Small Towns in America. College Magazine ranks Michigan Tech the safest college campus in the nation. Friendly and welcoming, Houghton's historic downtown features locally owned shops, eateries, museums, and brewpubs, while chain restaurants and major shopping outlets are a short car ride away on the business strip. Houghton, its sister city Hancock, and the surrounding towns have a combined population of approximately 15,000. That number grows to more than 22,000 when including the Michigan Tech student population. The University is embraced by the community—the town-and-gown dynamic is one of cooperation and mutual support. Athletic events are well attended by local residents who are not affiliated with the University, and pride in Michigan Tech is regularly on display. |
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