MSU vs. Northwestern University
Compare tuition and admission statistics between two rival schools - MSU and Northwestern University where MSU is a Public, 4 or more years located in East Lansing, MI and Northwestern University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Evanston, IL.
Next list compare two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information in full comparison page.
- MSU is a Public and Northwestern University is a Private (not-for-profit) school and both are 4 or more years schools.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition & fees ($56,691) than MSU ($39,766).
- It is harder to admit to Northwestern University than MSU.
- Northwestern University has higher submitted SAT score (1,210) than MSU (1,210).
- Northwestern University has higher submitted ACT score (79) than MSU (79).
- MSU has more students with 50,351 students while Northwestern University has 22,127 students.
- MSU has more full-time faculties with 2,979 faculties while Northwestern University has 2,282 full-time faculties.
Next table compares the two rival schools - Michigan State University and Northwestern University.
| MSU | vs. | Northwestern University |
|---|---|---|
| East Lansing, Michigan | Location | Evanston, Illinois |
| Public, 4 or more years | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
In-State$14,460
Out-Of-State$39,766 | Tuition & Fees | $56,691 |
| 53 (0.13%) | Number Receiving Financial Aid | 56 (0.65%) |
| $11,564 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $41,435 |
| 71.55 % | Acceptance Rates | 9.24 % |
| 32.35 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 55.29 % |
| 1,210 | SAT Score | 1,495 |
| 79 | ACT Score | 102 |
| 80 % | Graduation Rate | 95 % |
| 12 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 92 % | Retention Rate | 97 % |
| 50,351 | Student Population | 22,127 |
| 2,979 | Number of Faculties | 2,282 |
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College | Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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