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Michigan Miami WSU Wisconsin GVSU Michigan Tech Pitt IU Penn State Purdue CMU NC State| Michigan State University | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Ohio State | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 74% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan State | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Michigan State based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 50,023 students)
Michigan State vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Ohio State?
- Michigan State University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Michigan State than Ohio State University ($41,778.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Michigan State ($19,582 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 27.4% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,990 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Ohio State University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($10,993 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 136 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Michigan State vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Ohio 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 Ohio State and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Michigan State University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $3,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,484)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/