Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 2 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 2 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,805 for State residents and $43,135 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 70.95% and graduation rate is 80.00%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $14,239 / $44,312 | 58.64% | 78% | 24:1 | 19,841 |
| Michigan State University | $15,371 / $41,958 | 83.25% | 82% | 16:1 | 49,659 |
| Average | $14,805 / $43,135 | 70.95% | 80.00% | 20.00:1 | 34,750 |