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Overview |
Michigan State | Michigan | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 67% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $207 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Michigan State | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Michigan | ||
| 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
- University of Michigan is larger than than Michigan State based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 50,023 students)
Michigan State vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 8% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Michigan than Michigan State University ($55,002.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Michigan State ($19,318 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 19.8% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($10,990 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Michigan (92% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 74.1% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($15,121 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 225 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan State vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Michigan State University (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $14,400 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $60,000)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $5,381 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($20,103 vs. $25,484)
- Michigan graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($207 vs. $263)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/