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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | MSOE | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Michigan State | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 2,834 students)
Michigan State vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 196.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at MSOE than Michigan State University ($46,385.00 vs. $43,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than MSOE ($24,630 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 6.9% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,754 vs. $12,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Michigan State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 322.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($34,412 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 89 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than MSOE (60.4%)
Michigan State vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $8,900 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $60,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/