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Penn State vs. MSU

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Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA
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Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, 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 Degree1-2 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 Tuitionexpensive$15,988 Michigan Residents
$43,372 Out-of-State
expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents
$43,828 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$21,148 Michigan Residents
$41,224 Out-of-State
More$11,574Average Financial Aid AmountLess$10,980
Admission
Higher1,300 SAT
29 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter55.21%Acceptance RateEasier87.95%
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger50,028Total EnrollmentSmaller50,023
Larger41,745Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller39,201
Smaller8,283Graduate Student PopulationLarger10,822
Smaller116Online Student PopulationLarger2,728
Completion & Outcomes
Higher83%Graduate RateLower81%
Lower1%Transfer-out RateHigher10%
Higher91%Retention RateLower89%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
3,615Number of faculties3,472
Lower$81,577Average Faculty SalaryHigher$116,379
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.