- Both Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (UMTC) are public.
- MSU is located in East Lansing, MI and UMTC is located in Minneapolis, MN.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than UMTC ($36,402).
- UMTC has tighter acceptance rate of 49.59% than MSU (71.55%).
- UMTC has higher SAT scores of 1,378 than MSU (1,260).
- UMTC is larger with 54,955 students than MSU (50,023 students).
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| #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | Rankings | #88 in National Universities #4 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| East Lansing, MI | Location | Minneapolis, MN |
MSU| Known as | UMTC | |
| 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 | $16,488 Minnesota residents $36,402 out-of-state |
| $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,091 Minnesota residents $31,555 out-of-state |
| $10,980 | Financial Aid | $10,416 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 71.55% | Acceptance Rate | 49.59% |
| 32.35% | Yield | 28.57% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,378 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,023 | Total Students | 54,955 |
| 39,201 | Undergraduate | 39,248 |
| 10,822 | Graduate | 15,707 |
| 2,728 | Online Enrollment | 1,978 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,200 |
| 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: 7,558) $7,054 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,639 Full-time 1,296 Part-time |
| 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 16,080 Full-time 2,544 Part-time |
| $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,620 for Faculties $70,901 Part-time |