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Overview |
Louisville | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Louisville | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $263 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Michigan State than University of Louisville ($41,778.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Michigan State ($19,327 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 3% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,668 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Michigan State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 40.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($12,216 vs. $8,684)
Louisville vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is the same at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Louisville 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 Louisville (3.64)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Louisville (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $5,828 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,484)
- Louisville graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($203 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/