MSU vs. OSU
The following statements compare Michigan State University and Ohio State University-Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- MSU's tuition ($44,850) is more expensive than OSU ($40,022).
- OSU's acceptance rate (60.57%) is lower than MSU (84.80%).
- OSU has higher yield (21.78%) than MSU (18.32%).
- OSU's SAT score (1,400) is higher than MSU (1,260).
- OSU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than MSU (17 to 1).
- OSU (61,443 students) is larger than MSU (52,089 students) with more enrolled students.
- OSU ($12,876) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($9,834).
- OSU's graduation rate (88%) is higher than MSU (81%).
Michigan State University
Public, 4 years • East Lansing, MI #97 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
$18,079 In-State
$44,850 out-of-state
$44,850 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,834
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
84.80% Acceptance Rate
18.32% Yield
Enrollment
41,234 Undergraduate
10,855 Graduate
2,681 Online Students
Graduation Rate
81% Graduation Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,013 Faculties (full-time)
12,782 Staffs (full-time)
$122,284 Faculty Salary
$82,709 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Public, 4 years • Columbus, OH #116 National Universities, #2 in Ohio 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
$13,244 In-State
$40,022 out-of-state
$40,022 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,876
Test Scores
1,400 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
60.57% Acceptance Rate
21.78% Yield
Enrollment
46,815 Undergraduate
14,628 Graduate
3,975 Online Students
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
5,014 Faculties (full-time)
33,271 Staffs (full-time)
$131,274 Faculty Salary
$78,636 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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