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Overview |
Auburn | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
Auburn | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 31,764 students)
Auburn vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Michigan State than Auburn University ($41,778.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Auburn ($22,803 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 36.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,990 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Auburn University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,791 vs. $8,684)
Auburn vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 59 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Auburn University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $3,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,484)
- Auburn graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/