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Overview |
UIC | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 92% |
Admission |
UIC | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $263 |
Diversity |
UIC | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UIC | 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than UIC based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 33,747 students)
UIC vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at Michigan State than University of Illinois at Chicago ($41,778.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Michigan State ($10,384 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 31% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,990 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Illinois at Chicago (92% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 59.1% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($13,813 vs. $8,684)
UIC vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 67 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $1,900 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $60,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $6,734 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,484)
- UIC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($193 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/