MSU vs. Northwestern |
#95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,997 |
cheaper$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,871 |
Less$10,980 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,533 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
Easier87.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter7.21% |
Lower20.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable55.16% |
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 Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger50,023 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,161 |
Larger39,201 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,993 |
Smaller10,822 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,168 |
Larger2,728 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,123 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower81% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower89% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
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: 4,456) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
3,472 | Number of faculties | 2,665 |
Lower$116,379 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,344 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.