Central Michigan vs. MSU |
#218 in National Universities #12 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$13,703 Michigan Residents $14,190 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State |
cheaper$16,392 Michigan Residents $16,293 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State |
Less$9,868 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,980 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,090 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
Tighter78.95% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.95% |
Lower12.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.95% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller14,557 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,023 |
Smaller10,401 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger39,201 |
Smaller4,156 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,822 |
Larger3,086 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,728 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower61% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
Faculties | ||
17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
952 | Number of faculties | 3,472 |
Lower$92,172 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,379 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.