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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
Michigan State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $254 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Michigan State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,315 students)
Michigan State vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or West Liberty University?
- Michigan State University is 74.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.3% higher at Michigan State than West Liberty University ($41,778.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Michigan State ($13,788 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 9.7% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,020 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than West Liberty University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 49.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,684 vs. $5,824)
Michigan State vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 175 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Michigan State vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than West Liberty University (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $22,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $867 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,484)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($254 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/