- Both Michigan State University (MSU) and Ohio State University-Main Campus (OSU) are public.
- MSU is located in East Lansing, MI and OSU is located in Columbus, OH.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than OSU ($38,365).
- OSU has tighter acceptance rate of 48.06% than MSU (71.55%).
- OSU has higher SAT scores of 1,400 than MSU (1,260).
- OSU is larger with 60,540 students than MSU (50,023 students).
Michigan State University View More Rivals | Ohio State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | Rankings | #106 in National Universities #4 in Ohio |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| East Lansing, MI | Location | Columbus, OH |
MSU| Known as | OSU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,859 Ohio residents $38,365 out-of-state |
| $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,497 Ohio residents $41,227 out-of-state |
| $10,980 | Financial Aid | $11,125 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 71.55% | Acceptance Rate | 48.06% |
| 32.35% | Yield | 31.39% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,400 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,023 | Total Students | 60,540 |
| 39,201 | Undergraduate | 46,123 |
| 10,822 | Graduate | 14,417 |
| 2,728 | Online Enrollment | 3,835 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,451 Full-time 2,310 Part-time |
| 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 31,708 Full-time 3,322 Part-time |
| $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time | Average Salary | $119,968 for Faculties $69,666 Part-time |