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MSU vs. Wisconsin-Madison

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Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
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University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI
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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 Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor'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$11,205 Wisconsin Residents
$40,603 Out-of-State
expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents
$41,224 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents
$25,615 Out-of-State
Less$10,980Average Financial Aid AmountMore$12,757
Admission
Lower1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,430 SAT
29 ACT
Easier87.95%Acceptance RateTighter49.06%
Lower20.95%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable29.21%
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
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger50,023Total EnrollmentSmaller48,956
Larger39,201Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller36,306
Smaller10,822Graduate Student PopulationLarger12,650
Larger2,728Online Student PopulationSmaller1,384
Completion & Outcomes
Lower81%Graduate RateHigher89%
10%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower89%Retention RateHigher94%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
3,472Number of faculties4,816
Lower$116,379Average Faculty SalaryHigher$128,426
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.