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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Denison Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC| Michigan State University | The College of Wooster | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Wooster | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan State | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,967 students)
Michigan State vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 275.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Wooster than Michigan State University ($57,050.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Wooster ($22,803 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 22.8% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($10,990 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Michigan State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 387.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($42,315 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 78 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Michigan State vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than The College of Wooster (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $51,200)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $516 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/