- Both Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Iowa (UI) are public.
- MSU is located in East Lansing, MI and UI is located in Iowa City, IA.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than UI ($32,927).
- MSU has tighter acceptance rate of 71.55% than UI (86.04%).
- MSU has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than UI (1,230).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than UI (30,015 students).
Michigan State University View More Rivals | University of Iowa View More Rivals | |
| #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | Rankings | #179 in National Universities #9 in Iowa |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| East Lansing, MI | Location | Iowa City, IA |
MSU| Known as | UI | |
| 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 | $10,964 Iowa residents $32,927 out-of-state |
| $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,211 Iowa residents $34,882 out-of-state |
| $10,980 | Financial Aid | $10,058 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 71.55% | Acceptance Rate | 86.04% |
| 32.35% | Yield | 21.07% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,023 | Total Students | 30,015 |
| 39,201 | Undergraduate | 21,973 |
| 10,822 | Graduate | 8,042 |
| 2,728 | Online Enrollment | 3,200 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,485 Full-time 390 Part-time |
| 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,590 Full-time 1,365 Part-time |
| $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,372 for Faculties $69,243 Part-time |