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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | SUNY at Fredonia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
Michigan State | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan State | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 3,491 students)
Michigan State vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Michigan State University is 114.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Michigan State than SUNY at Fredonia ($41,778.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Michigan State ($15,795 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 29% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($10,990 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Michigan State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 24.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($10,794 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 109 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
Michigan State vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $17,700 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $484 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,484)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/