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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 84% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Michigan State | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 504 students)
Michigan State vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Penn State Beaver?
- Michigan State University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Michigan State than Penn State Beaver ($43,032.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Michigan State ($19,329 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 9.3% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($11,754 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Penn State Beaver (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Beaver students is 8.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($8,820 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 160 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Michigan State (83.9%)
Michigan State vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Penn State Beaver (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Penn State Beaver graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $55,300)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,818)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Beaver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/