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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Ohio Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | ONU | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Michigan State | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan State | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | ONU | ||
| 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 ONU based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 3,015 students)
Michigan State vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 133.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Michigan State than Ohio Northern University ($41,778.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than ONU ($22,803 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 17.4% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($10,990 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Michigan State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 179.1% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($24,235 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 1 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Michigan State students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than ONU (54.4%)
Michigan State vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or ONU? 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 ONU and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Ohio Northern University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $60,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/