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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Saint Vincent College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Saint Vincent College | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Latrobe, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #325 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | stvincent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Saint Vincent College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $38,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $38,814 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $23,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $31,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 2,163 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 1,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Saint Vincent College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan State | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Saint Vincent 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 Saint Vincent College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,536 students)
Michigan State vs. Saint Vincent College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Saint Vincent College?
- Saint Vincent College is 155.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($38,814.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Michigan State than Saint Vincent College ($41,778.00 vs. $38,814.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Saint Vincent College ($22,803 vs. $23,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 23.1% lower than costs at Saint Vincent College ($10,990 vs. $13,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Vincent College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Vincent College students is 266.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($31,821 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Saint Vincent College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Saint Vincent College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Vincent College or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 100 points higher than at Saint Vincent College (1059)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Saint Vincent College (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Saint Vincent College (3.6)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Saint Vincent College (73.4%)
Michigan State vs. Saint Vincent College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Saint Vincent 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 Saint Vincent College and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Saint Vincent College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Saint Vincent College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $49,600)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Vincent College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Vincent College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Saint Vincent College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/