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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Kenyon Wooster Oberlin Oakland| Michigan State University | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Denison | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan State | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,416 students)
Michigan State vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Denison?
- Denison University is 294.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Denison than Michigan State University ($60,000.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Denison ($22,803 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 31% lower than costs at Denison University ($10,990 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Michigan State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 320.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($36,497 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Michigan State .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Denison (22%)
Michigan State vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Denison? 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 Denison and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Michigan State University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $56,100)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $516 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/