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Michigan UT Dallas WSU UNT Texas Tech GVSU Michigan Tech UT Arlington IU Penn State UT Austin CMU| Michigan State University | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | UH | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 75% |
Admission |
Michigan State | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan State | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $204 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | UH | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than UH based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 46,700 students)
Michigan State vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or UH?
- Michigan State University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at Michigan State than University of Houston ($41,778.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Michigan State ($14,056 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 5.5% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,418 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Houston (92% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 31.9% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($11,457 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 5 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming Michigan State students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UH (3.46)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UH (66.2%)
Michigan State vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or UH? 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 UH and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Houston (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than UH graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $59,000)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $5,734 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,484)
- UH graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($204 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/