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MSU vs. Purdue

The following statements compare Michigan State University and Purdue 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 Purdue ($28,794).
  • Purdue's acceptance rate (49.87%) is lower than MSU (84.80%).
  • Purdue has higher yield (29.20%) than MSU (18.32%).
  • Purdue's SAT score (1,350) is higher than MSU (1,260).
  • Purdue's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than MSU (17 to 1).
  • Purdue (58,658 students) is larger than MSU (52,089 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Purdue ($10,408) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($9,834).
  • Purdue's graduation rate (83%) is higher than MSU (81%).
Michigan State University

Michigan State University

Public, 4 years • East Lansing, MI #97 National Universities, #3 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$18,079 In-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
Campus Living
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Purdue University-Main Campus

Purdue University-Main Campus

Public, 4 years • West Lafayette, IN #64 National Universities, #2 in Indiana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,992 In-State
$28,794 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,408
Test Scores
1,350 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
49.87% Acceptance Rate
29.20% Yield
Enrollment
44,819 Undergraduate
13,839 Graduate
4,902 Online Students
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,107 Faculties (full-time)
10,665 Staffs (full-time)
$130,529 Faculty Salary
$73,462 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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