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Overview |
Michigan State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 87% |
Admission |
Michigan State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $226 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 31,304 students)
Michigan State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Michigan State University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Michigan State than University of Missouri Columbia ($41,778.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Michigan State ($19,889 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 0.9% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,890 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Missouri Columbia (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 32.9% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($11,545 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 44 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Michigan State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $3,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($21,883 vs. $25,484)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($226 vs. $263)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/