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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Marietta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Marietta College | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan State | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Marietta 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 Marietta College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,198 students)
Michigan State vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 143.3% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Michigan State than Marietta College ($41,778.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Marietta College ($22,803 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 8.7% lower than costs at Marietta College ($10,990 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Marietta College (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 231.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($28,786 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 59 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Michigan State vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Marietta 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 Marietta College and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Marietta College (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $51,900)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College 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/