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Overview |
Michigan State | Ohio University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Ohio University | ||
| 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 Ohio University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 24,145 students)
Michigan State vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Ohio University?
- Michigan State University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Michigan State than Ohio University Main Campus ($41,778.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Michigan State ($20,207 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,990 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Michigan State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 8.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,416 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 51 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Michigan State vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,484)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/