- Both Michigan State University (MSU) and Purdue University-Main Campus (PU) are public.
- MSU is located in East Lansing, MI and PU is located in West Lafayette, IN.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than PU ($28,794).
- PU has tighter acceptance rate of 57.47% than MSU (71.55%).
- PU has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than MSU (1,260).
- PU is larger with 51,528 students than MSU (50,023 students).
Michigan State University View More Rivals | Purdue University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | Rankings | #68 in National Universities #2 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| East Lansing, MI | Location | West Lafayette, IN |
MSU| Known as | PU | |
| 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 | $9,992 Indiana residents $28,794 out-of-state |
| $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,992 Indiana residents $28,794 out-of-state |
| $10,980 | Financial Aid | $9,819 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 71.55% | Acceptance Rate | 57.47% |
| 32.35% | Yield | 27.25% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,023 | Total Students | 51,528 |
| 39,201 | Undergraduate | 38,593 |
| 10,822 | Graduate | 12,935 |
| 2,728 | Online Enrollment | 4,437 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,200 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056) $4,860 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,398 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,039 Full-time 366 Part-time |
| 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 1,475 Part-time |
| $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,528 for Faculties $63,025 Part-time |