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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU Iowa ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC| Michigan State University | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Nebraska | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $224 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan State | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Nebraska | ||
| 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 Nebraska based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 23,805 students)
Michigan State vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Nebraska?
- Michigan State University is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Michigan State than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($41,778.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Michigan State ($16,805 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 13.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,990 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 26% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($10,941 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 14 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Michigan State vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $3,784 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($21,700 vs. $25,484)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($224 vs. $263)
- More Nebraska 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/