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Michigan WSU UCSD GVSU Michigan Tech UCSB UCI UCSC IU Penn State CMU UC Berkeley| University of California Davis | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 92% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1160/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $263 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 39,679 students)
UC Davis vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Michigan State than University of California Davis ($41,778.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Michigan State ($17,385 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 61% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($10,990 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of California Davis (92% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 136.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($20,548 vs. $8,684)
UC Davis vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 67 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Michigan State? 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 State and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Michigan State University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $5,200 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $60,000)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $10,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($14,676 vs. $25,484)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($151 vs. $263)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/