Penn State vs. MSU |
#73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State |
expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State |
More$11,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,980 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,300 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
Tighter55.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.95% |
Lower19.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.95% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger50,028 | Total Enrollment | Smaller50,023 |
Larger41,745 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller39,201 |
Smaller8,283 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,822 |
Smaller116 | Online Student Population | Larger2,728 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower81% |
Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher10% |
Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
3,615 | Number of faculties | 3,472 |
Lower$81,577 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,379 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.