| PU vs. MSU |
#62 in National Universities #60 in World University Rankings #2 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #95 in National Universities #83 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 | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$18,079 Michigan Residents $44,850 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,772 Michigan Residents $41,848 Out-of-State |
| More$10,024 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,950 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,350 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter49.87% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.80% |
| Favorable29.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.32% |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| Larger58,658 | Total Enrollment | Smaller52,089 |
| Larger44,819 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller41,234 |
| Larger13,839 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,855 |
| Larger4,902 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,681 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower81% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,464 | Number of faculty | 3,583 |
| Higher$130,529 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$122,284 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.