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Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
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University of IowaIowa City, IA
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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$10,964 Iowa Residents
$32,927 Out-of-State
expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents
$41,224 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$13,211 Iowa Residents
$34,882 Out-of-State
More$10,980Average Financial Aid AmountLess$10,058
Admission
Higher1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,230 SAT
25 ACT
Easier87.95%Acceptance RateTighter86.00%
Lower20.95%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable23.40%
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
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger50,023Total EnrollmentSmaller30,015
Larger39,201Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller21,973
Larger10,822Graduate Student PopulationSmaller8,042
Smaller2,728Online Student PopulationLarger3,200
Completion & Outcomes
Higher81%Graduate RateLower73%
Lower10%Transfer-out RateHigher18%
89%Retention Rate89%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
More Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty16 to 1
3,472Number of faculties2,875
Higher$116,379Average Faculty SalaryLower$114,064
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.