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Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
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Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (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 Degree1-2 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 Tuitionexpensive$65,997
cheaper$21,148 Michigan Residents
$41,224 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$53,871
Less$10,980Average Financial Aid AmountMore$53,533
Admission
Lower1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Easier87.95%Acceptance RateTighter7.21%
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 CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger50,023Total EnrollmentSmaller23,161
Larger39,201Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller8,993
Smaller10,822Graduate Student PopulationLarger14,168
Larger2,728Online Student PopulationSmaller1,123
Completion & Outcomes
Lower81%Graduate RateHigher96%
10%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower89%Retention RateHigher98%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty6 to 1
3,472Number of faculties2,665
Lower$116,379Average Faculty SalaryHigher$168,344
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.