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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology vs Michigan Tech

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT) and Michigan Technological University (MTU) stand out as two exceptional institutions offering specialized education in science, engineering, and technology. While sharing common strengths, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different student preferences and aspirations. SDSMT boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. MTU, on the other hand, attracts a more diverse student body, providing a richer cultural experience. Both universities excel in engineering and technology programs, but SDSMT offers a wider range of engineering disciplines, while MTU emphasizes hands-on learning through its renowned co-op program. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover further differences in acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Overview

Location Houghton, Michigan Rapid City, South Dakota
Campus setting Town: Remote City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 85.0% 70.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 85.7% 80.5%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $20
Graduate: $35
SAT range 1130 - 1335 1155 - 1355
ACT range 25 - 31 24 - 29
Students submitting SAT score 70.0% 26.0%
Students submitting ACT score 28.0% 84.0%
Total number of applicants 8,041 1,445
Total number of admissions given out 6,895 1,163
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,479 489
Yield rate 21.5% 42.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Not required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $32,210
Out of state: $53,356
In state: $29,330
Out of state: $33,750
Average net price $17,826 $19,257
Tuition
In state: $16,654
Out of state: $37,800
In state: $7,820
Out of state: $12,240
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $6,509
Meal plan: $5,146
Room/dormitory: $4,060
Meal plan: $4,080
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 99.0%
Average amount $14,609 		83.0%
Average amount $5,895
Students receiving federal student loan 51.0%
Average amount $5,073 		52.0%
Average amount $4,907
Students taking out private loans 14.0%
Average amount $14,311 		13.0%
Average amount $12,435

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 5,777
Men 70.7% Women 29.3% 		2,083
Men 76.4% Women 23.6%
Graduate students 1,231
Men 69.8% Women 30.2% 		333
Men 76.3% Women 23.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students N/A 63.0%
International students 8.8% 5.3%
Campus local/setting Town: Remote City: Small
Dormitory capacity 3,062 1,082
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A South Dakota Colorado Minnesota Nebraska Wyoming

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Physical Science
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio 13:1 11:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 69.1% 52.3%
Dropout rate 8.0% 35.2%
Transferred out 20.2% 7.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $84,096
  • Year 2: $86,550
  • Year 3: $88,162
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,211
  • Year 2: $78,172
  • Year 3: $85,110
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,168
  • Year 2: $75,989
  • Year 3: $82,365
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,103
  • Year 2: $75,047
  • Year 3: $81,251
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,391
  • Year 2: $70,536
  • Year 3: $79,370
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,541
  • Year 2: $71,637
  • Year 3: $77,183
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,140
  • Year 2: $65,486
  • Year 3: $76,360
Materials Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,484
  • Year 2: $73,635
  • Year 3: $74,767
Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,667
  • Year 2: $66,461
  • Year 3: $72,870
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,556
  • Year 2: $63,217
  • Year 3: $69,234
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $61,020
  • Year 3: $75,822
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,634
  • Year 2: $67,789
  • Year 3: $71,638
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,408
  • Year 2: $60,523
  • Year 3: $64,746
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,674
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,157
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Mining and Mineral Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $74,953
  • Year 3: N/A
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,319
  • Year 2: $63,005
  • Year 3: N/A
Geological/Geophysical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,327
  • Year 2: $50,856
  • Year 3: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $86,985
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A

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