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ASU Michigan WSU UNC Charlotte GVSU UNC Chapel Hill Michigan Tech IU Penn State ECU CMU ISU| Michigan State University | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | UNCW | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 56% |
Admission |
Michigan State | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan State | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UNCW based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 17,843 students)
Michigan State vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or UNCW?
- Michigan State University is 241.9% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Michigan State than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($41,778.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Michigan State ($18,709 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 10.3% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,990 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (92% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 39.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($8,684 vs. $6,217)
Michigan State vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 3 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UNCW (68.8%)
Michigan State vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $15,300 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $4,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,484)
- UNCW graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/