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Overview |
Arkansas | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 51,316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $15,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $43,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $11,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $8,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 96% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 58,879 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 49,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 32,140 students)
Arkansas vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 104.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Michigan State than University of Arkansas ($43,032.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Michigan State ($17,475 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 13.1% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,754 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Arkansas (96% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 0.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,147 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 5 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Arkansas (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,484)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/