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Virginia Tech Michigan State UD Wisconsin Ohio State Rutgers UConn UCLA Pitt UMass UNC Chapel Hill UT Austin| University of Michigan | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan | Penn State | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 44% |
Admission |
Michigan | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $277 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Penn State based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 50,028 students)
Michigan vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 12% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at Michigan than Penn State Main Campus ($55,002.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Penn State ($19,318 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 3.4% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,744 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than Penn State Main Campus (67% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 50.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($15,121 vs. $10,066)
Michigan vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 182 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or Penn 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 Penn State and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Penn State Main Campus (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $19,100 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $55,300)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,818)
- Michigan graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($207 vs. $277)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/