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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Viterbo | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 2,301 students)
Michigan State vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 101.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($31,600.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Michigan State than Viterbo University ($43,032.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Michigan State ($23,901 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 10.1% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,680 vs. $11,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 149.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($20,319 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 69 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Viterbo (73.3%)
Michigan State vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Viterbo University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $44,300)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/