MSU vs. Penn State
The following statements compare Michigan State University and Pennsylvania 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 Penn State ($41,790).
- Penn State's acceptance rate (60.56%) is lower than MSU (84.80%).
- MSU has higher yield (18.32%) than Penn State (17.11%).
- Penn State's SAT score (1,330) is higher than MSU (1,260).
- Penn State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than MSU (17 to 1).
- MSU (52,089 students) is larger than Penn State (50,737 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn State ($14,013) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($9,834).
- Penn State's graduation rate (86%) 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
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Public, 4 years • University Park, PA #112 National Universities, #14 in Pennsylvania 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
$20,644 In-State
$41,790 out-of-state
$41,790 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,013
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
60.56% Acceptance Rate
17.11% Yield
Enrollment
42,604 Undergraduate
8,133 Graduate
321 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,174 Faculties (full-time)
16,298 Staffs (full-time)
$119,122 Faculty Salary
$82,180 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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