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Michigan Ohio State WSU GVSU Michigan Tech UC IU Penn State CMU University of Dayton ISU Ohio University| Michigan State University | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Miami | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $255 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 19,107 students)
Michigan State vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Miami?
- Michigan State University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Michigan State than Miami University ($41,778.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Miami ($22,803 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 44% lower than costs at Miami University ($10,990 vs. $15,824)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University as Miami University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($14,752 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 100 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Miami students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Miami (87.9%)
Michigan State vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Miami? 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 Miami and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Michigan State University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $734 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,484)
- Miami graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($255 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/