| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,980 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier87.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter55.21% |
| Favorable20.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.46% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller50,023 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,028 |
| Smaller39,201 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,745 |
| Larger10,822 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,283 |
| Larger2,728 | Online Student Population | Smaller116 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower81% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Higher10% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower89% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 3,472 | Number of faculties | 3,615 |
| Higher$116,379 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,577 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.