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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Chatham | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Michigan State | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,387 students)
Michigan State vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 167.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Michigan State than Chatham University ($41,778.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Chatham ($22,803 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 15.7% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,990 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 214.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($27,330 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Michigan State .
- Accepted freshman Chatham 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 (88%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Michigan State vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Chatham University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,484)
- Chatham graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/