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City College of New York Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State Queens College CMU ISU Baruch Oakland| Michigan State University | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Hunter | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.3% | ||
| 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 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Michigan State | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $119 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 22,970 students)
Michigan State vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Hunter?
- Michigan State University is 119.2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at Michigan State than CUNY Hunter College ($41,778.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Michigan State ($4,848 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 1.7% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,808 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Hunter College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,325 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 6 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 Hunter (3.7)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Michigan State vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than CUNY Hunter College (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $13,936 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,484)
- Hunter graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($119 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/