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Michigan U of A WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU UC Riverside San Diego State UB| Arizona State University | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
ASU | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1160/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ASU | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $263 |
Diversity |
ASU | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than Michigan State based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 50,023 students)
ASU vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 38.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Michigan State than Arizona State University ($41,778.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than Michigan State ($14,808 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 33.9% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($10,990 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Arizona State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($12,381 vs. $8,684)
ASU vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 1 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Michigan State (88%)
ASU vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Arizona State University (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $5,206 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($20,278 vs. $25,484)
- ASU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($209 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/