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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Carroll University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Carroll University | ||
| 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 3,283 students)
Michigan State vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 132.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Michigan State than Carroll University ($41,778.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Carroll University ($22,803 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Carroll University ($10,990 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 175.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($23,933 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 72 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Michigan State vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Carroll University (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $44,200)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/