Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Indiana University-Bloomington's SAT midpoint is 15 points higher than Michigan State's
SAT midpoint - 2
Indiana University-Bloomington admits 78% vs. 83% at Michigan State
Acceptance rate - 3
Indiana University-Bloomington's yield is 0 pts higher than Michigan State's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Indiana University-BloomingtonSelective
- Michigan StateSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Indiana University-BloomingtonTest-optional
- Michigan StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Indiana University-Bloomington
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
Michigan State
GPA is very important; is important; tests are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Indiana University-Bloomington | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Michigan State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Michigan State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Michigan State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why