- Both Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Maryland-College Park (UMD) are public.
- MSU is located in East Lansing, MI and UMD is located in College Park, MD.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than UMD ($40,306).
- UMD has tighter acceptance rate of 44.50% than MSU (71.55%).
- UMD has higher SAT scores of 1,460 than MSU (1,260).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than UMD (40,792 students).
Michigan State University View More Rivals | University of Maryland-College Park View More Rivals | |
| #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | Rankings | #62 in National Universities #3 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| East Lansing, MI | Location | College Park, MD |
MSU| Known as | UMD | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate 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 | $11,505 Maryland residents $40,306 out-of-state |
| $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,843 Maryland residents $37,383 out-of-state |
| $10,980 | Financial Aid | $11,409 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 71.55% | Acceptance Rate | 44.50% |
| 32.35% | Yield | 27.53% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,023 | Total Students | 40,792 |
| 39,201 | Undergraduate | 30,353 |
| 10,822 | Graduate | 10,439 |
| 2,728 | Online Enrollment | 1,516 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 89% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $70,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,465) $8,860 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,849 Full-time 665 Part-time |
| 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,916 Full-time 1,084 Part-time |
| $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time | Average Salary | $125,230 for Faculties $80,348 Part-time |