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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Chicago State University | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 51,316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $15,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $43,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $11,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $8,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 58,879 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 49,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $263 |
Diversity |
CSU | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 2,324 students)
CSU vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 94.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 435.2% higher at Michigan State than Chicago State University ($43,032.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Michigan State ($9,852 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 1.8% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($11,550 vs. $11,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Chicago State University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 134.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($19,111 vs. $8,147)
CSU vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 284 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Chicago State University (77% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $21,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $38,300)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $5,766 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,484 vs. $31,250)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($263 vs. $323)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/