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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Ashland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Ashland College | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Michigan State | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $271 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan State | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 4,174 students)
Michigan State vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Michigan State than Ashland University ($41,778.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Michigan State ($20,342 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,990 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Michigan State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 110.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($18,290 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 114 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Michigan State vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Ashland University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $40,400)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $766 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,250)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/