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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Canisius College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Canisius | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $30,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $30,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,158 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $19,635 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $21,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 4,131 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 3,211 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $255 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan State | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Canisius | ||
| 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,492 students)
Michigan State vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Canisius?
- Canisius College is 98.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Michigan State than Canisius College ($41,778.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Michigan State ($19,635 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Canisius College ($10,990 vs. $12,158)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 144.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($21,215 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 81 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Michigan State vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Canisius? 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 Canisius and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Canisius College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $734 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,484)
- Canisius graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($255 vs. $263)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/