MSU vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
#95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin 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 | 1 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 Tuition | cheaper$11,205 Wisconsin Residents $40,603 Out-of-State |
expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State |
Less$10,980 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,757 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,430 SAT 29 ACT |
Easier87.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter49.06% |
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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger50,023 | Total Enrollment | Smaller48,956 |
Larger39,201 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller36,306 |
Smaller10,822 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,650 |
Larger2,728 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,384 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower81% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower89% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC 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 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
3,472 | Number of faculties | 4,816 |
Lower$116,379 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,426 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.