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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | University of Toledo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 14,939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $10,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $19,645 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $17,927 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $8,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
Michigan State | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 11,184 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 10,606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 20%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $242 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan State | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | University of Toledo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 14,939 students)
Michigan State vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or University of Toledo?
- Michigan State University is 52.1% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $10,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at Michigan State than University of Toledo ($43,032.00 vs. $19,645.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Toledo than Michigan State ($17,927 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 24.7% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($11,754 vs. $14,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Toledo (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Toledo students is 4.2% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($8,491 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 90 points higher than at University of Toledo (1069)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Toledo (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Toledo (3.56)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Michigan State (83.9%)
Michigan State vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or University of Toledo? 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 Toledo and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Toledo (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than University of Toledo graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $49,500)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $1,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,484)
- University of Toledo graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/