- Both Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) are public.
- MSU is located in East Lansing, MI and UIUC is located in Champaign, IL.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than UIUC ($34,501).
- UIUC has tighter acceptance rate of 61.53% than MSU (71.55%).
- UIUC has higher SAT scores of 1,440 than MSU (1,260).
- UIUC is larger with 56,916 students than MSU (50,023 students).
Michigan State University View More Rivals | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign View More Rivals | |
| #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | Rankings | #51 in National Universities #4 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| East Lansing, MI | Location | Champaign, IL |
MSU| Known as | UIUC | |
| 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 | $16,004 Illinois residents $34,501 out-of-state |
| $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,837 Illinois residents $33,640 out-of-state |
| $10,980 | Financial Aid | $16,449 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 71.55% | Acceptance Rate | 61.53% |
| 32.35% | Yield | 31.36% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,440 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,023 | Total Students | 56,916 |
| 39,201 | Undergraduate | 35,120 |
| 10,822 | Graduate | 21,796 |
| 2,728 | Online Enrollment | 9,915 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $70,900 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,648) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,434 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,312 Full-time 1,119 Part-time |
| $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,842 for Faculties $67,247 Part-time |