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Overview |
UD | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 51,316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $15,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $43,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $11,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $8,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
UD | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 58,879 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 49,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $263 |
Diversity |
UD | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UD | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 24,221 students)
UD vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Michigan State than University of Delaware ($43,032.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Michigan State ($17,716 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 26.2% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,754 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Delaware (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 59.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($12,996 vs. $8,147)
UD vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 39 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming UD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Michigan State University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $1,300 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $60,000)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($24,203 vs. $25,484)
- UD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/