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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Franciscan University of Steubenville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Franciscan | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 3,750 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $32,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $32,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $9,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $24,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $18,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 2,265 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 1,636 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $227 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 3,750 students)
Michigan State vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 104.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($32,070.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Michigan State than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($43,032.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Michigan State ($24,490 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 23.2% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($9,540 vs. $11,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Michigan State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 127.8% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($18,561 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 6 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Michigan State students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Franciscan (72.2%)
Michigan State vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $3,484 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,484)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/