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Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
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University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, 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 DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents
$43,372 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$16,004 Illinois Residents
$34,501 Out-of-State
expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents
$41,224 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$18,837 Illinois Residents
$33,640 Out-of-State
Less$10,980Average Financial Aid AmountMore$16,449
Admission
Lower1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,440 SAT
32 ACT
Easier87.95%Acceptance RateTighter44.82%
Lower20.95%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable28.06%
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 Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller50,023Total EnrollmentLarger56,916
Larger39,201Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller35,120
Smaller10,822Graduate Student PopulationLarger21,796
Smaller2,728Online Student PopulationLarger9,915
Completion & Outcomes
Lower81%Graduate RateHigher84%
10%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower89%Retention RateHigher93%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,648)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty21 to 1
3,472Number of faculties2,713
Lower$116,379Average Faculty SalaryHigher$122,060
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.