The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • MSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($43,372) than IU ($40,482).
  • It is harder to admit to IU than MSU.
  • IU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,260) than MSU (1,260).
  • IU has higher submitted ACT score (28) than MSU (28).
  • MSU has more students with 50,023 students while IU has 47,005 students.
  • MSU has more full-time faculties with 2,996 faculties while IU has 2,081 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Michigan State University and Indiana University-Bloomington.
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MSUvs.IU
East Lansing, MichiganLocationBloomington, Indiana
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$15,988
Out-Of-State$43,372
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$11,790
Out-Of-State$40,482
69%% Receiving Financial Aid72%
$10,980Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,451
87.95 %Acceptance Rates82.41 %
20.95 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.59 %
1,260SAT Score1,290
28ACT Score30
81 %Graduation Rate81 %
10 %Transfer-out Rate10 %
89 %Retention Rate90 %
50,023Student Population47,005
2,996Number of Faculties2,081
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening CollegeSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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