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MSU vs. Rutgers

The following statements compare Michigan State University and Rutgers University-New Brunswick with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • MSU's tuition ($43,372) is more expensive than Rutgers ($36,001).
  • Rutgers's acceptance rate (66.29%) is lower than MSU (87.95%).
  • Rutgers has higher yield (28.18%) than MSU (20.95%).
  • Rutgers's SAT score (1,370) is higher than MSU (1,260).
  • Rutgers's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than MSU (17 to 1).
  • Rutgers (50,637 students) is larger than MSU (50,023 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Rutgers ($11,439) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($10,980).
  • Rutgers's graduation rate (84%) is higher than MSU (81%).
Michigan State University

Michigan State University

Public, 4 years • East Lansing, MI #74 National Universities, #3 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,988 In-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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,538 annual charge
-17,517 capacity
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Public, 4 years • New Brunswick, NJ #53 National Universities, #2 in New Jersey more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$17,239 In-State
$36,001 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,439
Test Scores
1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
66.29% Acceptance Rate
28.18% Yield
Enrollment
36,344 Undergraduate
14,293 Graduate
3,758 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,456 Faculties (full-time)
16,529 Staffs (full-time)
$115,312 Faculty Salary
$75,250 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,415 annual charge
-15,838 capacity
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