Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Cincinnati's yield is 4 pts higher than Michigan State's
Yield rate - 2
Michigan State's SAT midpoint is 10 points higher than U. Cincinnati's
SAT midpoint - 3
Michigan State admits 83% vs. 88% at U. Cincinnati
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Michigan StateSelective
- U. CincinnatiAccessible
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 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Michigan StateTest-optional
- U. CincinnatiTest-optional
How they read a record
Michigan State
GPA is very important; is important; tests are considered.
U. Cincinnati
GPA is very important; is important; class rank and tests are both considered. 46% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Michigan State | U. Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:Michigan State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Michigan State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Michigan State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 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