| MSU vs. Penn State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,079 Michigan Residents $44,850 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$20,644 Pennsylvania Residents $41,790 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$21,772 Michigan Residents $41,848 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$26,034 Pennsylvania Residents $45,574 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,950 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,716 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,330 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier84.80% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.56% |
| Favorable18.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.11% |
| High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger52,089 | Total Enrollment | Smaller50,737 |
| Smaller41,234 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger42,604 |
| Larger10,855 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,133 |
| Larger2,681 | Online Student Population | Smaller321 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower81% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 3,583 | Number of faculty | 4,838 |
| Higher$122,284 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$119,122 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.