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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 1,984 students)
Michigan State vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 161.1% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Michigan State than Seton Hill University ($43,032.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Michigan State ($23,732 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,754 vs. $13,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 280.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($31,017 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Michigan State .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Michigan State vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Seton Hill University? 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 Seton Hill University and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Seton Hill University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $41,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/