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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | University of Akron Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | University of Akron | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Michigan State | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan State | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $263 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan State | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 13,465 students)
Michigan State vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or University of Akron?
- Michigan State University is 50.5% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.2% higher at Michigan State than University of Akron Main Campus ($41,778.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Michigan State ($14,667 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,990 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Michigan State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 1.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($8,684 vs. $8,525)
Michigan State vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 110 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
Michigan State vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $19,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $40,100)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $16 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,484 vs. $25,500)
- University of Akron Main Campus and Michigan State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($263 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/