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Is Michigan State a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$184,035 Avg Total Cost

Michigan State University Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Michigan State degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the Michigan State annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Expensive Price

Michigan State University is ranked #1,693 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Michigan State University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1693 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  24.45 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $184,035 in Total

On average, a bachelor's degree from Michigan State will cost you about $184,035. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $42,307 and a typical 4.35 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$42,307
Average Years to Graduate4.35
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$184,035

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about Michigan State cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$82,472 In-State With Aid
$210,736 Avg Cost No Aid
4.35 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Michigan State.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$210,736#0F
All Students$184,035#1,693D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$161,294#262A
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$131,914#F
All Students$105,213#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$82,472#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Michigan.

About 71% of Michigan State students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Michigan State financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Michigan State cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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