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IU Michigan WSU Virginia Tech GVSU Illinois Michigan Tech Rose-Hulman Penn State Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State| Michigan State University | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Purdue | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 48% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Michigan State | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan State | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Purdue | ||
| 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
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Michigan State based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 50,023 students)
Michigan State vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Purdue?
- Michigan State University is 56.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Michigan State than Purdue University Main Campus ($41,778.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Michigan State ($12,576 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 9.6% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,030 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Purdue University Main Campus (92% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Main Campus students is 3.1% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($8,950 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 72 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Michigan State vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $1,200 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $60,000)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,484)
- Purdue graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/