MSU vs. NCSU
The following statements compare Michigan State University and North Carolina State University at Raleigh with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- MSU's tuition ($43,372) is more expensive than NCSU ($31,767).
- NCSU's acceptance rate (47.17%) is lower than MSU (87.95%).
- NCSU has higher yield (33.54%) than MSU (20.95%).
- NCSU's SAT score (1,360) is higher than MSU (1,260).
- NCSU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than MSU (17 to 1).
- MSU (50,023 students) is larger than NCSU (36,700 students) with more enrolled students.
- MSU ($10,980) has higher amount of financial aid than NCSU ($8,676).
- NCSU's graduation rate (84%) is higher than MSU (81%).
Michigan State University
Public, 4 years • East Lansing, MI #74 National Universities, #3 in Michigan more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,988 In-State
$43,372 out-of-state
$43,372 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,980
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
87.95% Acceptance Rate
20.95% Yield
Enrollment
39,201 Undergraduate
10,822 Graduate
2,728 Online Students
Graduation Rate
81% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,996 Faculties (full-time)
11,831 Staffs (full-time)
$108,281 Faculty Salary
$72,540 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,538 annual charge
-17,517 capacity
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Public, 4 years • Raleigh, NC #70 National Universities, #3 in North Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,895 In-State
$31,767 out-of-state
$31,767 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,676
Test Scores
1,360 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
47.17% Acceptance Rate
33.54% Yield
Enrollment
26,254 Undergraduate
10,446 Graduate
3,124 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,842 Faculties (full-time)
9,083 Staffs (full-time)
$100,145 Faculty Salary
$63,544 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,432 annual charge
-9,394 capacity
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