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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 89% |
Admission |
Michigan State | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $204 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan State | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,976 students)
Michigan State vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or SUNY-ESF?
- Michigan State University is 114.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Michigan State than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($41,778.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Michigan State ($20,928 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 57.4% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($10,990 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 0.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($8,713 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 56 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) 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 SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
Michigan State vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $13,800 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $5,734 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,484)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($204 vs. $263)
- More SUNY-ESF 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/