- Lawrence Technological 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 Lawrence Technological University ($41,872).
- Lawrence Technological University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.64% than MSU (71.55%).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than Lawrence Technological University (2,966 students).
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| #29 in Michigan | Rankings | #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Southfield, MI | Location | East Lansing, MI |
| Known as | MSU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | 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 (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,872 | Undergraduate | $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state |
| $20,500 | Graduate | $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state |
| $17,629 | Financial Aid | $10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 59.64% | Acceptance Rate | 71.55% |
| 28.78% | Yield | 32.35% |
| Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,966 | Total Students | 50,023 |
| 2,298 | Undergraduate | 39,201 |
| 668 | Graduate | 10,822 |
| 294 | Online Enrollment | 2,728 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $60,500 | 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 Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 939) $7,340 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 |
| 108 Full-time 205 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| 333 Full-time 287 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time |
| $72,020 for Faculties $69,117 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time |