- Both Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- UM-Ann Arbor has more expensive tuition of $58,072 than MSU ($43,372).
- UM-Ann Arbor has tighter acceptance rate of 26.50% than MSU (71.55%).
- UM-Ann Arbor has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than MSU (1,260).
- UM-Ann Arbor is larger with 51,225 students than MSU (50,023 students).
Michigan State University View More Rivals | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor View More Rivals | |
| #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | Rankings | #45 in National Universities #1 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| East Lansing, MI | Location | Ann Arbor, MI |
MSU| Known as | UM-Ann Arbor | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $17,228 Michigan residents $58,072 out-of-state |
| $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state | Graduate | $27,524 Michigan residents $55,052 out-of-state |
| $10,980 | Financial Aid | $16,599 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 71.55% | Acceptance Rate | 26.50% |
| 32.35% | Yield | 43.34% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,023 | Total Students | 51,225 |
| 39,201 | Undergraduate | 32,695 |
| 10,822 | Graduate | 18,530 |
| 2,728 | Online Enrollment | 1,525 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $79,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 6,678 Full-time 1,596 Part-time |
| 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 21,947 Full-time 2,658 Part-time |
| $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,587 for Faculties $75,664 Part-time |