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MSU vs. UW - Madison

The following statements compare Michigan State University and University of Wisconsin-Madison with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • MSU's tuition ($44,850) is more expensive than UW - Madison ($42,103).
  • UW - Madison's acceptance rate (45.20%) is lower than MSU (84.80%).
  • UW - Madison has higher yield (28.59%) than MSU (18.32%).
  • UW - Madison's SAT score (1,460) is higher than MSU (1,260).
  • MSU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than UW - Madison (18 to 1).
  • MSU (52,089 students) is larger than UW - Madison (51,044 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UW - Madison ($15,223) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($9,834).
  • UW - Madison's graduation rate (90%) 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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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,603 In-State
$42,103 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$15,223
Test Scores
1,460 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
45.20% Acceptance Rate
28.59% Yield
Enrollment
38,040 Undergraduate
13,004 Graduate
1,454 Online Students
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,852 Faculties (full-time)
18,115 Staffs (full-time)
$142,066 Faculty Salary
$81,481 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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