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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| DePaul University | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePaul | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
DePaul | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 |
DePaul | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $263 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 21% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than DePaul based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 20,917 students)
DePaul vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Michigan State?
- DePaul University is 177.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at DePaul than Michigan State University ($42,189.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than DePaul ($22,803 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 46.2% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,990 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Michigan State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 199.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($26,004 vs. $8,684)
DePaul vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than DePaul University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,484)
- DePaul graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($241 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/