| MSU vs. WSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #303 in National Universities #21 in Michigan 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,079 Michigan Residents $44,850 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,159 Michigan Residents $34,650 Out-of-State |
| expensive$21,772 Michigan Residents $41,848 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,960 Michigan Residents $36,542 Out-of-State |
| More$9,950 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,671 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier84.80% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.16% |
| Lower18.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.39% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger52,089 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,803 |
| Larger41,234 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller16,012 |
| Larger10,855 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,791 |
| Smaller2,681 | Online Student Population | Larger3,013 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 3,583 | Number of faculty | 2,394 |
| Higher$122,284 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$110,333 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.