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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Cedarville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $232 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Cedarville 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 5,374 students)
Michigan State vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 129.3% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($35,878.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Michigan State than Cedarville University ($43,032.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Cedarville University ($24,630 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 29.3% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($9,094 vs. $11,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 144.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($19,938 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 10 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Michigan State students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Michigan State vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Cedarville University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,484)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/