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Michigan WSU Penn State GVSU Michigan Tech Ohio State IU Duquesne University CMU ISU Rutgers Binghamton University| Michigan State University | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Pitt | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pitt based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 33,767 students)
Michigan State vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Michigan State than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($41,778.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Pitt ($22,803 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 12.5% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($10,990 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 25.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($10,919 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 113 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Michigan State vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Michigan State University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Pitt 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 Pitt graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,909)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More Pitt 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/