| North Carolina vs. Michigan State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#41 in National Universities #69 in World University Rankings #2 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #74 in National Universities #106 in World University Rankings #3 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,989 North Carolina Residents $39,330 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,527 North Carolina Residents $30,819 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State |
| More$16,747 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,460 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter17.11% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.95% |
| Favorable46.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.95% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller31,705 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,023 |
| Smaller20,029 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger39,201 |
| Larger11,676 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,822 |
| Smaller1,918 | Online Student Population | Larger2,728 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower81% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher10% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,925) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,440 | Number of faculties | 3,472 |
| Higher$125,543 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$116,379 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.