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Overview |
Michigan State | UofSC | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Michigan State | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 36,579 students)
Michigan State vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or UofSC?
- Michigan State University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Michigan State than University of South Carolina Columbia ($43,032.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than UofSC ($24,630 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,754 vs. $12,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of South Carolina Columbia (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 20.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($8,147 vs. $6,762)
Michigan State vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 61 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than UofSC (61.5%)
Michigan State vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $2,234 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,484)
- UofSC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/