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Michigan UCF Florida State WSU GVSU Michigan Tech UT IU Penn State CMU Florida ISU| University of South Florida Main Campus | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF Main Campus | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 49,600 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,622 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,004 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,066 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 92% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,568 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 28,801 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1160/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $263 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 21% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than USF Main Campus based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 49,600 students)
USF Main Campus vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 233.2% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170% higher at Michigan State than University of South Florida Main Campus ($41,778.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than Michigan State ($11,004 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 14.8% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($10,990 vs. $12,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of South Florida Main Campus (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Florida Main Campus students is 27.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($11,066 vs. $8,684)
USF Main Campus vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or USF Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 18 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at USF Main Campus (3.64)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
USF Main Campus vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus 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 USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $6,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($19,147 vs. $25,484)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($197 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/