UGA vs. MSU

The following statements compare University of Georgia and Michigan State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • MSU's tuition ($43,372) is more expensive than UGA ($30,220).
  • UGA's acceptance rate (42.55%) is lower than MSU (87.95%).
  • UGA has higher yield (37.50%) than MSU (20.95%).
  • UGA's SAT score (1,310) is higher than MSU (1,260).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
  • MSU (50,023 students) is larger than UGA (40,607 students) with more enrolled students.
  • MSU ($10,980) has higher amount of financial aid than UGA ($10,749).
  • UGA's graduation rate (88%) is higher than MSU (81%).
University of Georgia

University of Georgia

Public, 4 years • Athens, GA #77 National Universities, #3 in Georgia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,180 In-State
$30,220 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,749
Test Scores
1,310 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
42.55% Acceptance Rate
37.50% Yield
Enrollment
30,714 Undergraduate
9,893 Graduate
1,166 Online Students
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,140 Faculties (full-time)
10,443 Staffs (full-time)
$106,774 Faculty Salary
$56,119 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,294 annual charge
-10,218 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,094 annual charge
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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