- Both Michigan State University (MSU) and The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) are public.
- MSU is located in East Lansing, MI and Penn State is located in University Park, PA.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than Penn State ($25,574).
- Penn State is larger with 88,914 students than MSU (50,023 students).
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| #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| East Lansing, MI | Location | University Park, PA |
MSU| Known as | Penn State | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| 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 | $15,890 Pennsylvania residents $25,574 out-of-state |
| $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state | Graduate | $23,719 Pennsylvania residents $39,778 out-of-state |
| $10,980 | Financial Aid | $9,887 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 71.55% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 32.35% | Yield | |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,023 | Total Students | 88,914 |
| 39,201 | Undergraduate | 73,476 |
| 10,822 | Graduate | 15,438 |
| 2,728 | Online Enrollment | 15,680 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time |
| 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time |
| $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,993 for Faculties $68,729 Part-time |