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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Gannon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Gannon University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Michigan State | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan State | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Gannon University | ||
| 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 Gannon University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 4,665 students)
Michigan State vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 134.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Michigan State than Gannon University ($41,778.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Michigan State ($22,200 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 40.2% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,990 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 201.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($26,172 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 124 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Michigan State vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Gannon University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $52,900)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/