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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | WLC | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,086 students)
Michigan State vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 118.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Michigan State than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($41,778.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Michigan State ($22,682 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,990 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 166.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($23,128 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 58 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Michigan State (88%)
Michigan State vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or WLC? 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 WLC and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $17,000 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $484 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,484)
- WLC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/