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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Lansing Community College | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lansing Community College | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Lansing, MI | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,207 | 51,316 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcc.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lansing Community College | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,010 | $15,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $43,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $11,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,031 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,315 | $8,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 96% |
Admission |
Lansing Community College | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 58,879 | ||
| Admitted | - | 49,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lansing Community College | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lansing Community College | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lansing Community College | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lansing Community College | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Lansing Community College | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Lansing Community College based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 9,207 students)
Lansing Community College vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lansing Community College or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 122.9% more expensive to attend than Lansing Community College for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.7% higher at Michigan State than Lansing Community College ($43,032.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lansing Community College than Michigan State ($3,031 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 29.3% lower than costs at Lansing Community College ($11,754 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Lansing Community College (96% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 29% larger than aid received Lansing Community College ($8,147 vs. $6,315)
Which college is harder to get into, Lansing Community College or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Lansing Community College .
Lansing Community College vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lansing Community 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 Lansing Community College.
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $25,200 more per year than Lansing Community College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $34,800)
- Lansing Community College students graduate with a $11,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,484)
- Lansing Community College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($139 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lansing Community College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/