- Calvin University is a private school while Michigan State University (MSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than Calvin University ($38,670).
- MSU has tighter acceptance rate of 71.55% than Calvin University (83.48%).
- MSU has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Calvin University (1,245).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than Calvin University (3,231 students).
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| Rankings | #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Location | East Lansing, MI |
| Known as | MSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,670 | Undergraduate | $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state |
| $10,909 | Graduate | $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state |
| $23,594 | Financial Aid | $10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 83.48% | Acceptance Rate | 71.55% |
| 33.06% | Yield | 32.35% |
| 1,245 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,231 | Total Students | 50,023 |
| 2,960 | Undergraduate | 39,201 |
| 271 | Graduate | 10,822 |
| 208 | Online Enrollment | 2,728 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | 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: 2,453) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 204 Full-time 141 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| 574 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time |
| $80,386 for Faculties $61,468 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time |