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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU UB Oakland UM-Dearborn Binghamton University| Michigan State University | SUNY at Geneseo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
Michigan State | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $215 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan State | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 4,184 students)
Michigan State vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Michigan State University is 114.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Michigan State than SUNY at Geneseo ($41,778.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Michigan State ($19,557 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 28.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($10,990 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than SUNY at Geneseo (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 7.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($8,684 vs. $8,089)
Michigan State vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 47 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.72) as students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
Michigan State vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Michigan State University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $4,610 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($20,874 vs. $25,484)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($215 vs. $263)
- More SUNY at Geneseo 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/