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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU University of Dayton Oakland UM-Dearborn UC| Michigan State University | Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Xavier | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Michigan State | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Xavier | ||
| 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 6,114 students)
Michigan State vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 194.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Xavier than Michigan State University ($44,770.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Xavier ($22,803 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 25.8% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,990 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 221.2% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($27,897 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 48 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Michigan State vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is the same as at Xavier University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $54,500)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Xavier 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/