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Michigan State University vs Northwestern University

Compare the rivalry schools - Michigan State University and Northwestern University.

Michigan State University (MSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in East Lansing, MI and Northwestern University is a Private, 4-years school located in Evanston, IL. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Northwestern University has higher submitted SAT score (1,530) than Michigan State University (1,260).
  • Northwestern University (7.21% acceptance rate) is tighter than Michigan State University (87.95% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Michigan State University (50,023 students) is larger than Northwestern University (23,161 students).
  • Northwestern University has more expensive tuition & fees of $65,997 than Michigan State University($43,372).
  • Michigan State University has more full-time faculties of 2,996 faculties than Northwestern University(2,325 facluties).
Michigan State University vs Northwestern University
Michigan State UniversityNorthwestern University
LocationEast Lansing, MIEvanston, IL
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPrivate, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$43,372
$15,988 for Michigan residents		$65,997
Graduate Tuition$41,224
$21,148 for Michigan residents		$53,871
Test Scores1,2601,530
Acceptance Rate88%7%
Admission Yield21%55%
Student Population50,023
39,201 undergraduate		23,161
8,993 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,996 Full-time
476 part-time		2,325 Full-time
340 part-time
Number of Staffs11,831 Full-time
799 part-time		9,894 Full-time
544 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 16 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$10,980$53,533
Graduation Rate81%96%
Transfer-out Rate10%0%
Retention Rate89%98%

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