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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Beloit College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Beloit College | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Michigan State | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan State | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Beloit College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 964 students)
Michigan State vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 267.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Beloit College than Michigan State University ($55,810.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than Michigan State ($20,192 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 6.4% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,330 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 438.1% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($46,725 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Michigan State .
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
Michigan State vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Beloit 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 Beloit College and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Beloit College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $45,900)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/