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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | OWU | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan State | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,410 students)
Michigan State vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 224.3% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at OWU than Michigan State University ($49,262.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than OWU ($22,803 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 25.1% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,990 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 323.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($36,757 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Michigan State .
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than OWU (52.2%)
Michigan State vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or OWU? 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 OWU and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $49,600)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/