- Albion College is a private school while Michigan State University (MSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Albion College has more expensive tuition of $55,746 than MSU ($43,372).
- Albion College has tighter acceptance rate of 70.60% than MSU (71.55%).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than Albion College (1,456 students).
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| #133 in Liberal Arts Colleges #21 in Michigan | Rankings | #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Albion, MI | Location | East Lansing, MI |
| Known as | MSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,746 | Undergraduate | $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state |
| $30,000 | Graduate | $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state |
| $47,368 | Financial Aid | $10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 70.60% | Acceptance Rate | 71.55% |
| 18.78% | Yield | 32.35% |
| Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,456 | Total Students | 50,023 |
| 1,454 | Undergraduate | 39,201 |
| 2 | Graduate | 10,822 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,728 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $55,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,763) $6,080 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 123 Full-time 41 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| 402 Full-time 97 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time |
| $65,835 for Faculties $55,400 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time |