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Overview |
Kentucky | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $263 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 Kentucky based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 31,547 students)
Kentucky vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Michigan State than University of Kentucky ($41,778.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Michigan State ($18,693 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 33.5% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,990 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Michigan State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 62.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($14,114 vs. $8,684)
Kentucky vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 16 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Michigan State (88%)
Kentucky vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Kentucky (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,734 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,484)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($235 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/