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MSU vs. Wisconsin-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 ($43,372) is more expensive than Wisconsin-Madison ($40,603).
  • Wisconsin-Madison's acceptance rate (49.06%) is lower than MSU (87.95%).
  • Wisconsin-Madison has higher yield (29.21%) than MSU (20.95%).
  • Wisconsin-Madison's SAT score (1,430) is higher than MSU (1,260).
  • MSU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Wisconsin-Madison (18 to 1).
  • MSU (50,023 students) is larger than Wisconsin-Madison (48,956 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Wisconsin-Madison ($12,757) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($10,980).
  • Wisconsin-Madison's graduation rate (89%) 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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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,205 In-State
$40,603 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,757
Test Scores
1,430 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
49.06% Acceptance Rate
29.21% Yield
Enrollment
36,306 Undergraduate
12,650 Graduate
1,384 Online Students
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,724 Faculties (full-time)
15,984 Staffs (full-time)
$123,803 Faculty Salary
$68,007 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,167 annual charge
-10,243 capacity
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