| MSU vs. IU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #154 in National Universities #117 in World University Rankings #5 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,790 Indiana Residents $40,482 Out-of-State |
| expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,611 Indiana Residents $33,410 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,980 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,451 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,290 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier87.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.41% |
| Lower20.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.59% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | ||
| Larger50,023 | Total Enrollment | Smaller47,005 |
| Larger39,201 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller35,660 |
| Smaller10,822 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,345 |
| Smaller2,728 | Online Student Population | Larger3,617 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduate Rate | 81% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Lower89% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| 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: 13,467) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,430) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 3,472 | Number of faculties | 2,423 |
| Higher$116,379 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,858 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.