| MSU vs. Central Michigan |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #218 in National Universities #12 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,079 Michigan Residents $44,850 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,480 Michigan Residents $15,480 Out-of-State |
| expensive$21,772 Michigan Residents $41,848 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,187 Michigan Residents $17,187 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,950 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,004 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter84.80% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.82% |
| Favorable18.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.26% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger52,089 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,488 |
| Larger41,234 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,193 |
| Larger10,855 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,295 |
| Smaller2,681 | Online Student Population | Larger3,356 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 3,583 | Number of faculty | 867 |
| Higher$122,284 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,194 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.