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Michigan WSU RPI GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Clarkson Oakland UM-Dearborn| Michigan State University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | RIT | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Michigan State | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $289 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Michigan State | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 16,615 students)
Michigan State vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 253.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at RIT than Michigan State University ($53,720.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than RIT ($22,803 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 36.3% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($10,990 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Michigan State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 235.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($29,122 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 92 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming RIT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at RIT (3.7)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than RIT (67.2%)
Michigan State vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or RIT ? 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 RIT and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $4,900 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $60,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $2,516 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($25,484 vs. $28,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/