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Overview |
Loyola | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Loyola | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1160/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Loyola | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Michigan State?
- Loyola University Chicago is 216.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Loyola than Michigan State University ($48,100.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Loyola ($22,803 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 41.2% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($10,990 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Michigan State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 208.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($26,796 vs. $8,684)
Loyola vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 36 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Michigan State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Michigan State and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Loyola University Chicago (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $200 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $59,800)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $484 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,484)
- Loyola graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/