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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Walsh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Walsh College | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $287 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Michigan State | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,309 students)
Michigan State vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 106.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Michigan State than Walsh University ($41,778.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Michigan State ($20,032 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Walsh University ($10,990 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 201.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($26,172 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Michigan State .
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Michigan State vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Walsh University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $45,400)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $2,349 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,833)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($263 vs. $287)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/