| MSU vs. UC Santa Cruz |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #68 in National Universities #21 in California 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 | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Research) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,371 Michigan Residents $41,958 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,239 California Residents $44,312 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,382 Michigan Residents $39,876 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,213 California Residents $29,315 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,781 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$18,659 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,210 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier83.25% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter58.64% |
| Favorable21.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.57% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger49,659 | Total Enrollment | Smaller19,841 |
| Larger38,574 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller17,864 |
| Larger11,085 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,977 |
| Smaller3,988 | Online Student Population | Larger5,761 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower78% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,463) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,268) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 3,472 | Number of faculties | 918 |
| Lower$108,281 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$139,736 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.