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Overview |
IU | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
IU | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IU | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
IU | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IU | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than IU based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 47,005 students)
IU vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 51.7% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Michigan State than Indiana University Bloomington ($41,778.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Michigan State ($16,234 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($10,990 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Indiana University Bloomington (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 19% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($10,336 vs. $8,684)
IU vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 40 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming IU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than IU (82.4%)
IU vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $2,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,484)
- IU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/