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UO Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State Portland State University CMU ISU Colorado State Oakland| Michigan State University | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | OSU | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
Michigan State | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $242 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan State | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | OSU | ||
| 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 OSU based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 34,292 students)
Michigan State vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or OSU?
- Michigan State University is 45.7% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Michigan State than Oregon State University ($41,778.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Michigan State ($21,163 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 29.6% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($10,990 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Oregon State University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,260 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 46 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at OSU (3.61)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than OSU (82.5%)
Michigan State vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or OSU? 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 OSU and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Oregon State University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $53,900)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $1,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,484)
- OSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/