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Michigan WSU Marshall University GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC| Michigan State University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | WVU | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Michigan State | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than WVU based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 24,200 students)
Michigan State vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or WVU?
- Michigan State University is 62.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at Michigan State than West Virginia University ($43,032.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Michigan State ($13,691 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 18.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,754 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than West Virginia University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 46% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($11,893 vs. $8,147)
Michigan State vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 81 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Michigan State (83.9%)
Michigan State vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or WVU? 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 WVU and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than West Virginia University (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $1,483 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,484)
- WVU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/