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Overview |
Michigan State | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Michigan State | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 11,674 students)
Michigan State vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 203.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at University of Dayton than Michigan State University ($46,170.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than University of Dayton ($22,803 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 40% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($10,990 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Michigan State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 267.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($31,920 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 28 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Michigan State vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Dayton (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $57,300)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $516 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/