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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU U of R Carnegie Mellon Oakland UM-Dearborn| Michigan State University | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Case Western | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 12,266 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $64,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $64,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $18,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $41,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $40,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 39,033 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 11,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan State | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Case Western | ||
| 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 Case Western based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 12,266 students)
Michigan State vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 309.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Case Western than Michigan State University ($64,100.00 vs. $43,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Case Western ($24,630 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 54.9% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($11,754 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Case Western Reserve University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 393.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($40,197 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 239 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Michigan State vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Case Western? 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 Case Western and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Michigan State University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $24,700 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $60,000)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($24,066 vs. $25,484)
- Case Western graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/