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 ($41,958) than UMTC ($35,099).
  • It is harder to admit to UMTC than MSU.
  • UMTC has a higher submitted SAT score (1,378) than MSU (1,260).
  • UMTC has higher submitted ACT score (29) 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 - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and Michigan State University.
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UMTCvs.MSU
Minneapolis, MinnesotaLocationEast Lansing, Michigan
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practiceHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practice
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$15,859
Out-Of-State$35,099
2023 Tuition & Fees
In-State$15,372
Out-Of-State$41,958
53%% Receiving Financial Aid59%
$9,782Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,781
75.00 %Acceptance Rates88.00 %
24.00 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)21.00 %
1,378SAT Score1,260
29ACT Score28
84 %Graduation Rate82 %
9 %Transfer-out Rate-
92 %Retention Rate92 %
54,955Student Population50,023
3,639Number of Faculties2,996
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesRemedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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