- Both University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) and Michigan State University (MSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than UM-Dearborn ($31,360).
- UM-Dearborn has tighter acceptance rate of 64.28% than MSU (71.55%).
- MSU has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than UM-Dearborn (1,150).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than UM-Dearborn (8,223 students).
University of Michigan-Dearborn View More Rivals | Michigan State University View More Rivals | |
| #26 in Michigan | Rankings | #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dearborn, MI | Location | East Lansing, MI |
UM-Dearborn| Known as | MSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,944 Michigan residents $31,360 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state |
| $15,956 Michigan residents $28,560 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state |
| $10,346 | Financial Aid | $10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 64.28% | Acceptance Rate | 71.55% |
| 30.02% | Yield | 32.35% |
| 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,223 | Total Students | 50,023 |
| 6,116 | Undergraduate | 39,201 |
| 2,107 | Graduate | 10,822 |
| 1,348 | Online Enrollment | 2,728 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $56,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 354 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| 832 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time |
| $96,472 for Faculties $72,865 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time |