| MTU vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#170 in National Universities #7 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$18,392 Michigan Residents $41,340 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$23,867 Michigan Residents $24,929 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State |
| More$13,579 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,230 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier93.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.95% |
| Lower18.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.95% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,063 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,023 |
| Smaller5,699 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger39,201 |
| Smaller1,364 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,822 |
| Smaller320 | Online Student Population | Larger2,728 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,301) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 425 | Number of faculties | 3,472 |
| Lower$101,738 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,379 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.