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Michigan State University vs The Pennsylvania State University

Compare the rivalry schools - Michigan State University and The Pennsylvania State University.

Michigan State University (MSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in East Lansing, MI and The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a Public, 4-years school located in University Park, PA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • The Pennsylvania State University (88,914 students) is larger than Michigan State University (50,023 students).
  • Michigan State University has more expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 than The Pennsylvania State University($25,574).
  • Michigan State University has more full-time faculties of 2,996 faculties than The Pennsylvania State University(2,994 facluties).
Michigan State University vs The Pennsylvania State University
Michigan State UniversityThe Pennsylvania State University
LocationEast Lansing, MIUniversity Park, PA
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$43,372
$15,988 for Michigan residents		$25,574
$15,890 for Pennsylvania residents
Graduate Tuition$41,224
$21,148 for Michigan residents		$39,778
$23,719 for Pennsylvania residents
Test Scores1,2600
Acceptance Rate88%0%
Admission Yield21%0%
Student Population50,023
39,201 undergraduate		88,914
73,476 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,996 Full-time
476 part-time		2,994 Full-time
621 part-time
Number of Staffs11,831 Full-time
799 part-time		14,044 Full-time
1,418 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 115 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$10,980$9,887
Graduation Rate81%72%
Transfer-out Rate10%0%
Retention Rate89%87%

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