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OSU Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU UW-Seattle Oakland UM-Dearborn| Michigan State University | University of Oregon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | UO | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
Michigan State | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $218 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | UO | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | UO | ||
| 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 UO based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 23,163 students)
Michigan State vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or UO?
- Michigan State University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $12,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Michigan State than University of Oregon ($41,778.00 vs. $39,158.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than Michigan State ($22,077 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 33.2% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($10,990 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Oregon (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 12.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,767 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 40 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UO (86.3%)
Michigan State vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or UO? 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 UO and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Oregon (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $11,000 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $4,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($21,101 vs. $25,484)
- UO graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($218 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/