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 UMTC ($36,402).
  • It is harder to admit to UMTC than MSU.
  • UMTC has a higher submitted SAT score (1,260) than MSU (1,260).
  • UMTC has higher submitted ACT score (28) than MSU (28).
  • UMTC has more students with 54,955 students while MSU has 50,023 students.
  • UMTC has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while MSU's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • UMTC has more full-time faculties with 3,639 faculties while MSU has 2,996 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Michigan State University and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
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MSUvs.UMTC
East Lansing, MichiganLocationMinneapolis, Minnesota
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$16,488
Out-Of-State$36,402
69%% Receiving Financial Aid54%
$10,980Average Amount of Financial Aid$10,416
87.95 %Acceptance Rates74.91 %
20.95 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.64 %
1,260SAT Score1,378
28ACT Score29
81 %Graduation Rate84 %
10 %Transfer-out Rate9 %
89 %Retention Rate90 %
50,023Student Population54,955
2,996Number of Faculties3,639
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening CollegeSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, 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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