| WSU vs. MTU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#303 in National Universities #21 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #170 in National Universities #7 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,159 Michigan Residents $34,650 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,532 Michigan Residents $44,807 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,960 Michigan Residents $36,542 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$25,916 Michigan Residents $25,916 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,671 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,095 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter81.16% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.43% |
| Favorable22.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.93% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,803 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,403 |
| Larger16,012 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,013 |
| Larger7,791 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,390 |
| Larger3,013 | Online Student Population | Smaller352 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower58% | Graduate Rate | Higher68% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,301) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,394 | Number of faculty | 454 |
| Higher$110,333 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,725 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.