- Both Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) are public.
- MSU is located in East Lansing, MI and UHM is located in Honolulu, HI.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than UHM ($34,218).
- MSU has tighter acceptance rate of 71.55% than UHM (83.15%).
- MSU has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than UHM (1,180).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than UHM (19,074 students).
Michigan State University View More Rivals | University of Hawaii at Manoa View More Rivals | |
| #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | Rankings | #102 in National Universities #1 in Hawaii |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| East Lansing, MI | Location | Honolulu, HI |
MSU| Known as | UHM | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | $12,186 Hawaii residents $34,218 out-of-state |
| $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,502 Hawaii residents $34,550 out-of-state |
| $10,980 | Financial Aid | $7,364 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $100 graduate |
| 71.55% | Acceptance Rate | 83.15% |
| 32.35% | Yield | 27.84% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,023 | Total Students | 19,074 |
| 39,201 | Undergraduate | 14,198 |
| 10,822 | Graduate | 4,876 |
| 2,728 | Online Enrollment | 723 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| 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: 3,323) $6,278 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,131 Full-time 543 Part-time |
| 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,748 Full-time 684 Part-time |
| $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,960 for Faculties $79,143 Part-time |