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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 456 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 456 students)
Michigan State vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Penn State New Kensington?
- Michigan State University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington ($43,032.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Michigan State ($19,294 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 14.4% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($11,754 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Penn State New Kensington (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($8,147 vs. $7,450)
Michigan State vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 179 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Michigan State (83.9%)
Michigan State vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Penn State New Kensington (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,818)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/