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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Allegheny College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $299 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Allegheny College | ||
| 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,353 students)
Michigan State vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 248.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Allegheny College than Michigan State University ($52,950.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Allegheny College ($22,803 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 25.5% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($10,990 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 390.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($42,599 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Michigan State .
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Michigan State vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Michigan State University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $55,200)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $3,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $29,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/