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CU Boulder Michigan WSU CU Denver GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU MSU ISU OSU| Colorado State University Fort Collins | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado State | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
Colorado State | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado State | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $263 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado State | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Colorado State based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 33,403 students)
Colorado State vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Colorado State for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $10,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Michigan State than Colorado State University Fort Collins ($41,778.00 vs. $30,078.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Fort Collins than Michigan State ($16,926 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 24.9% lower than costs at Colorado State University Fort Collins ($10,990 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Colorado State University Fort Collins (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Fort Collins students is 23.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($10,727 vs. $8,684)
Colorado State vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Colorado State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 14 points higher than at Colorado State (1145)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Colorado State (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Colorado State (3.68)
- Colorado State has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Michigan State (88%)
Colorado State vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State 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 Colorado State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Colorado State University Fort Collins (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Colorado State graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $51,800)
- Colorado State University Fort Collins students graduate with a $4,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($21,004 vs. $25,484)
- Colorado State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More Colorado State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/