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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Georgetown College | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown College | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 51,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,020 | $15,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,020 | $43,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,385 | $11,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,878 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,435 | $8,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,815 | 58,879 | ||
| Admitted | 1,341 | 49,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 1,463 students)
Georgetown College vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Michigan State?
- Georgetown College is 162.1% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Michigan State than Georgetown College ($43,032.00 vs. $41,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Michigan State ($14,878 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 3.2% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($11,385 vs. $11,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 408.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($41,435 vs. $8,147)
Georgetown College vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 114 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Georgetown College (73.9%)
Georgetown College vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Georgetown College (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $46,300)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/