The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • MSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($43,372) than OSU ($38,365).
  • It is harder to admit to OSU than MSU.
  • OSU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,260) than MSU (1,260).
  • OSU has higher submitted ACT score (28) than MSU (28).
  • OSU has more students with 60,540 students while MSU has 50,023 students.
  • OSU has more full-time faculties with 4,451 faculties while MSU has 2,996 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Michigan State University and Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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MSUvs.OSU
East Lansing, MichiganLocationColumbus, Ohio
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$15,988
Out-Of-State$43,372
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,859
Out-Of-State$38,365
69%% Receiving Financial Aid72%
$10,980Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,125
87.95 %Acceptance Rates52.72 %
20.95 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.45 %
1,260SAT Score1,400
28ACT Score30
81 %Graduation Rate88 %
10 %Transfer-out Rate7 %
89 %Retention Rate93 %
50,023Student Population60,540
2,996Number of Faculties4,451
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening CollegeSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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