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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech BYU IU Penn State CMU ISU Southern Utah University Oakland UM-Dearborn| Michigan State University | Utah State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Utah State University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 28,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $8,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $15,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $9,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Utah State University | ||
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| Applied | 58,879 | 19,331 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 18,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 24.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $140 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Michigan State | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Utah State University | ||
| 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 Utah State University based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 28,063 students)
Michigan State vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Utah State University?
- Michigan State University is 88.3% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Michigan State than Utah State University ($43,032.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Michigan State ($15,825 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 36% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($8,644 vs. $11,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Utah State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utah State University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,272 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 75 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Michigan State (83.9%)
Michigan State vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Utah State University (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $11,874 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($13,610 vs. $25,484)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($140 vs. $263)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/