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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Wittenberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,299 students)
Michigan State vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 178.2% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Wittenberg University than Michigan State University ($42,260.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Wittenberg University ($22,803 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 2.6% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,990 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 275.8% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($32,632 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Michigan State .
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Michigan State (88%)
Michigan State vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Wittenberg University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $46,300)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/