University of Michigan is the more selective of the two, admitting 15.6% of applicants versus 84.8% at Michigan State University. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $10,958 per year at University of Michigan versus $16,521 at Michigan State University. University of Michigan's yield rate is 47.3%, versus 21.0% at Michigan State University.
| Metric | University of Michigan | Michigan State University |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 15.6% | 84.8% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1360–1530 | 1100–1310 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 47.3% | 21.0% |
| Class size | 7,290 | 9,829 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $10,958 | $16,521 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $24,305 | $28,546 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. University of Michigan admits 15.6% of applicants, compared with 84.8% at Michigan State University, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $10,958 per year at University of Michigan and $16,521 at Michigan State University, so University of Michigan is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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