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Michigan WSU GVSU CU Boulder Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU BYU Oakland UM-Dearborn| Michigan State University | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Utah | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1180/1398 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $155 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 35,260 students)
Michigan State vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Utah?
- Michigan State University is 91.4% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Michigan State than University of Utah ($43,032.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Michigan State ($13,341 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Utah ($11,754 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Utah (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 49.1% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($12,148 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 29 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Michigan State (83.9%)
Michigan State vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Utah? 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 Utah and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Utah (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $1,300 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $60,000)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $10,484 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,484)
- Utah graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($155 vs. $263)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/