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 (1,400) than MSU (1,260).
  • OSU has higher submitted ACT score (30) 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 - Ohio State University-Main Campus and Michigan State University.
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OSUvs.MSU
Columbus, OhioLocationEast Lansing, Michigan
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$12,859
Out-Of-State$38,365
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$15,988
Out-Of-State$43,372
72%% Receiving Financial Aid69%
$11,125Average Amount of Financial Aid$10,980
52.72 %Acceptance Rates87.95 %
23.45 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)20.95 %
1,400SAT Score1,260
30ACT Score28
88 %Graduation Rate81 %
7 %Transfer-out Rate10 %
93 %Retention Rate89 %
60,540Student Population50,023
4,451Number of Faculties2,996
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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