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Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN
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Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$15,988 Michigan Residents
$43,372 Out-of-State
cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$21,148 Michigan Residents
$41,224 Out-of-State
Less$9,819Average Financial Aid AmountMore$10,980
Admission
Higher1,330 SAT
31 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter52.70%Acceptance RateEasier87.95%
Favorable26.14%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower20.95%
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger51,528Total EnrollmentSmaller50,023
Smaller38,593Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger39,201
Larger12,935Graduate Student PopulationSmaller10,822
Larger4,437Online Student PopulationSmaller2,728
Completion & Outcomes
Higher83%Graduate RateLower81%
-Transfer-out Rate10%
Higher90%Retention RateLower89%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
2,405Number of faculties3,472
Higher$121,387Average Faculty SalaryLower$116,379
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.