| Nebraska-Lincoln vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#105 in National Universities #1 in Nebraska 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 | ||
| 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$10,434 Nebraska Residents $28,584 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$18,079 Michigan Residents $44,850 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,434 Nebraska Residents $20,944 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,772 Michigan Residents $41,848 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,895 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,950 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,200 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier87.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.80% |
| Favorable29.79% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.32% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 | ||
| Smaller24,393 | Total Enrollment | Larger52,089 |
| Smaller19,701 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,234 |
| Smaller4,692 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,855 |
| Smaller1,697 | Online Student Population | Larger2,681 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,195) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,793) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,606 | Number of faculty | 3,583 |
| Lower$114,978 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$122,284 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.