MSU vs. PU
Compare tuition and admission statistics between two rival schools - MSU and PU where MSU is a Public, 4 or more years located in East Lansing, MI and PU is a Public, 4 or more years located in West Lafayette, IN.
Next list compare two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information in full comparison page.
- Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
- MSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($39,766) than PU ($28,794).
- It is harder to admit to PU than MSU.
- PU has higher submitted SAT score (1,210) than MSU (1,210).
- PU has higher submitted ACT score (79) than MSU (79).
- MSU has more students with 50,351 students while PU has 44,474 students.
- MSU has more full-time faculties with 2,979 faculties while PU has 2,006 full-time faculties.
Next table compares the two rival schools - Michigan State University and Purdue University-Main Campus.
| MSU | vs. | PU |
|---|---|---|
| East Lansing, Michigan | Location | West Lafayette, Indiana |
| Public, 4 or more years | School Type | Public, 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 | In-State$9,992
Out-Of-State$28,794 |
| 53 (0.13%) | Number Receiving Financial Aid | 51 (0.15%) |
| $11,564 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $9,844 |
| 71.55 % | Acceptance Rates | 57.47 % |
| 32.35 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 27.25 % |
| 1,210 | SAT Score | 1,315 |
| 79 | ACT Score | 87 |
| 80 % | Graduation Rate | 81 % |
| 12 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 92 % | Retention Rate | 92 % |
| 50,351 | Student Population | 44,474 |
| 2,979 | Number of Faculties | 2,006 |
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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, On-campus daycare |
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