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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Grove City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Grove City College | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 67% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | N/A |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Grove City College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,316 students)
Michigan State vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Grove City College?
- Grove City College is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at Michigan State than Grove City College ($41,778.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Grove City College ($22,803 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 0.5% lower than costs at Grove City College ($10,990 vs. $11,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Grove City College (92% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Grove City College ($8,684 vs. $8,020)
Michigan State vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Grove City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grove City College or Michigan State .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Grove City College (71%)
Michigan State vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Grove City College? 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 Grove City College and Michigan State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/