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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | SNC | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Michigan State | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | SNC | ||
| 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 SNC based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,882 students)
Michigan State vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 178.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at SNC than Michigan State University ($42,304.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than SNC ($22,803 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 11% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($10,990 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 229.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($28,627 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 34 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at SNC (3.57)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SNC (83.6%)
Michigan State vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or SNC? 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 SNC and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Saint Norbert College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $50,900)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/