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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC| Michigan State University | University of Pittsburgh Greensburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Michigan State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,328 students)
Michigan State vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Michigan State University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Michigan State than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($41,778.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Michigan State ($18,194 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($10,990 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Michigan State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 20.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($10,466 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 128 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Michigan State (88%)
Michigan State vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $58,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,425 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,909)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/