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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Carthage | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Michigan State | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,667 students)
Michigan State vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 127.1% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Michigan State than Carthage College ($41,778.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Carthage ($22,803 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 15.1% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,990 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 136.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($20,535 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 14 points higher than at Carthage (1145)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Michigan State vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Carthage College (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $48,800)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/