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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Baldwin Wallace College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 3,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #310 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $37,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $37,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $28,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $25,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 4,384 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 3,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1050/1285 | ||
| 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 |
Michigan State | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 3,308 students)
Michigan State vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 138.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($37,338.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Michigan State than Baldwin Wallace College ($43,032.00 vs. $37,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($24,630 vs. $28,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 12.1% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,754 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 213.9% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($25,570 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Michigan State .
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Baldwin-Wallace College (3.7)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (76.8%)
Michigan State vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Baldwin-Wallace 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $49,600)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/