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Florida State Michigan USF Main Campus WSU FIU FAU GVSU Michigan Tech Florida IU Penn State CMU| University of Central Florida | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
UCF | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1160/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $263 |
Diversity |
UCF | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCF | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than Michigan State based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 50,023 students)
UCF vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 239.3% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at Michigan State than University of Central Florida ($41,778.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Michigan State ($13,108 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Central Florida ($10,990 vs. $11,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than Michigan State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Florida students is 15% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,986 vs. $8,684)
UCF vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 20 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming UCF students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UCF (3.64)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF 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 UCF.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Central Florida (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $7,214 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($18,270 vs. $25,484)
- UCF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($188 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF 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/