| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,560 California Residents $45,337 Out-of-State |
| expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,855 California Residents $29,957 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,980 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,896 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier87.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter46.92% |
| Favorable20.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.48% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger50,023 | Total Enrollment | Smaller19,478 |
| Larger39,201 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller17,502 |
| Larger10,822 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,976 |
| Larger2,728 | Online Student Population | Smaller98 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower76% |
| Higher10% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,440) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 3,472 | Number of faculties | 918 |
| Lower$116,379 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$146,915 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.