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Overview |
Michigan State | Baruch | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 19,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $18,352 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $4,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 25,693 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 12,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1170/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $111 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Baruch based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 19,854 students)
Michigan State vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Baruch?
- Michigan State University is 119.2% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at Michigan State than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($41,778.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Michigan State ($4,991 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 67% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($10,990 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,423 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 71 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Baruch (49.5%)
Michigan State vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Baruch? 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 Baruch and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $60,000)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $14,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($10,800 vs. $25,484)
- Baruch graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($111 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/