Key differences on Students & campus

1
U. Cincinnati has 10 pts more first-gen students than Michigan State (31% vs. 21%)
First-generation students
2
Michigan State is a bit larger (40,922 vs. 29,882)
Undergrads
3
Michigan State is more diverse (index 0.53 vs. 0.51)
Diversity index

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads

Michigan State40.9KLargest

U. Cincinnati29.9K

Pell Grant share

Michigan State20%Highest

U. Cincinnati19%

First-gen share

Michigan State21%

U. Cincinnati31%Highest

Diversity index

Michigan State0.53Most

U. Cincinnati0.51

Who they are

Men

Michigan State48%

U. Cincinnati50%

Part-time students

Michigan State6%

U. Cincinnati10%

Students 25 and older

Michigan State2%

U. Cincinnati9%

Race & ethnicity

Michigan State

U. Cincinnati

White
Asian
Hispanic/Latino
Black
Two or more
International
Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state

Michigan State77%

U. Cincinnati74%

First-years from other states

Michigan State19%

U. Cincinnati22%

First-years from abroad

Michigan State5%

U. Cincinnati4%

New transfer students this fall

Michigan State1,326

U. Cincinnati1,078

Transfers, share of new undergraduates

Michigan State12%

U. Cincinnati14%

Campus

Michigan State

Small cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big Ten ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

U. Cincinnati

Large cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big Twelve ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

Policy	Michigan State	U. Cincinnati
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression	Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housing	Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus records	Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online	Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related care	Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About 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