Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Oregon State's yield is 1 pts higher than Michigan State's
Yield rate - 2
Oregon State admits 79% vs. 83% at Michigan State
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
- Oregon 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 1000–1600. 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
- Oregon StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Michigan State
GPA is very important; is important; tests are considered.
Oregon State
GPA is very important; is important; class rank and tests are both considered. 50% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Michigan State | Oregon State |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | 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;Oregon State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Oregon State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Oregon 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