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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 363 students)
Michigan State vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Michigan State University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Michigan State than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($41,778.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Michigan State ($19,505 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 11.5% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,990 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Greater Allegheny students is 18.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($10,269 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 216 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Penn State Greater Allegheny (87.6%)
Michigan State vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $55,300)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,818)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/