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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Wheaton College | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 51,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $15,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $43,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $11,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $8,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 58,879 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 49,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 2,799 students)
Wheaton College vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Michigan State?
- Wheaton College is 179.1% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Wheaton College than Michigan State University ($43,670.00 vs. $43,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Wheaton College ($24,630 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 5.4% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($11,754 vs. $12,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Michigan State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 209.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($25,196 vs. $8,147)
Wheaton College vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 155 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Michigan State (83.9%)
Wheaton College vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Michigan State University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $2,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,484)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/