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Overview |
Valpo | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Valpo | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Michigan State?
- Valparaiso University is 185.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Valpo than Michigan State University ($43,400.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Michigan State ($22,755 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 19.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,990 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 299.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($34,706 vs. $8,684)
Valpo vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is the same at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Michigan State (88%)
Valpo vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Valparaiso University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $54,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/