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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Kuyper College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $26,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $26,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $9,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $27,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 195 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 33.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 56.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 935/1170 | ||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $245 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Michigan State | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Kuyper College | ||
| 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 Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 153 students)
Michigan State vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Kuyper College?
- Kuyper College is 68.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($26,390.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Michigan State than Kuyper College ($43,032.00 vs. $26,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Kuyper College ($24,630 vs. $27,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 19% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($9,880 vs. $11,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kuyper College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,574 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 149 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Kuyper College (33.8%)
Michigan State vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Kuyper 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 Kuyper College and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Kuyper College (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $29,800 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $1,734 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,484)
- Kuyper College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/