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Michigan WSU Kenyon GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Denison Oakland UM-Dearborn| Michigan State University | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Oberlin | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $274 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,992 students)
Michigan State vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 302.2% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Oberlin than Michigan State University ($61,106.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Oberlin ($22,803 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 67.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($10,990 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Michigan State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 303.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($35,040 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 198 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Michigan State vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Michigan State University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $43,900)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,095 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,579)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/