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Overview |
Michigan State | Alfred University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $38,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $38,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $14,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $26,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $28,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 7,761 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 3,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Michigan State | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Michigan State | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Alfred University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 1,843 students)
Michigan State vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 144.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($38,270.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Michigan State than Alfred University ($43,032.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Alfred University ($24,630 vs. $26,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 21.2% lower than costs at Alfred University ($11,754 vs. $14,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Michigan State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 248.2% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($28,371 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 102 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alfred University (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
Michigan State vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Alfred University? 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 Alfred University and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Alfred University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $45,700)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/