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University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Stony Brook Michigan WSU Binghamton University GVSU Michigan Tech Penn State IU State University of New York at New Paltz CMU ISU| Michigan State University | University at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | UB | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 74% |
Admission |
Michigan State | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1190/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Michigan State | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $201 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | UB | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Michigan State | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 32,099 students)
Michigan State vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or UB?
- Michigan State University is 114.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Michigan State than University at Buffalo ($41,778.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Michigan State ($18,524 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 47.5% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($10,990 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University at Buffalo (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 1.9% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($8,684 vs. $8,521)
Michigan State vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 14 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UB (67.7%)
Michigan State vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or UB? 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 UB and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University at Buffalo (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,484)
- UB graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/