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UT Austin Baylor Michigan WSU Texas Tech OU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State UT Dallas UNT| Michigan State University | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 61% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $193 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Michigan State based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 51,316 students)
Michigan State vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Texas A&M?
- Michigan State University is 70.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Michigan State than Texas A&M University College Station ($43,032.00 vs. $36,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than Michigan State ($21,610 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($11,754 vs. $13,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Texas A&M University College Station (96% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 42.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($11,607 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 53 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Texas A&M (63.2%)
Michigan State vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Michigan State University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $5,600 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $60,000)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $6,734 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,484)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($193 vs. $263)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/