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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | JCU | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,922 students)
Michigan State vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 199.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at JCU than Michigan State University ($45,490.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than JCU ($22,803 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 20.1% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,990 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 250.2% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($30,415 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 32 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at JCU (3.66)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than JCU (82.4%)
Michigan State vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or JCU? 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 JCU and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than John Carroll University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $57,600)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,455 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,939)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/