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The Pennsylvania State University vs Michigan State University

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

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a Public, 4-years school located in University Park, PA and Michigan State University (MSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in East Lansing, MI. 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).
The Pennsylvania State University vs Michigan State University
The Pennsylvania State UniversityMichigan State University
LocationUniversity Park, PAEast Lansing, MI
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$25,574
$15,890 for Pennsylvania residents		$43,372
$15,988 for Michigan residents
Graduate Tuition$39,778
$23,719 for Pennsylvania residents		$41,224
$21,148 for Michigan residents
Test Scores01,260
Acceptance Rate0%88%
Admission Yield0%21%
Student Population88,914
73,476 undergraduate		50,023
39,201 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,994 Full-time
621 part-time		2,996 Full-time
476 part-time
Number of Staffs14,044 Full-time
1,418 part-time		11,831 Full-time
799 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 117 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$9,887$10,980
Graduation Rate72%81%
Transfer-out Rate0%10%
Retention Rate87%89%

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