American vs. MSU

The following statements compare American University and Michigan State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • American's tuition ($56,543) is more expensive than MSU ($44,040).
  • American's acceptance rate (47.38%) is lower than MSU (83.92%).
  • American has higher yield (22.02%) than MSU (19.29%).
  • American's SAT score (1,380) is higher than MSU (1,250).
  • American's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than MSU (17 to 1).
  • MSU (50,023 students) is larger than American (13,885 students) with more enrolled students.
  • American ($32,205) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($9,950).
  • MSU's graduation rate (82%) is higher than American (78%).
American University

American University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$56,543
Financial Aid
$32,205
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
47.38% Acceptance Rate
22.02% Yield
Enrollment
7,917 Undergraduate
5,968 Graduate
1,516 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
827 Faculties (full-time)
2,653 Staffs (full-time)
$111,486 Faculty Salary
$84,742 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,910 annual charge
-4,246 capacity
Michigan State University

Michigan State University

Public, 4 years • East Lansing, MI #74 National Universities, #3 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$17,270 In-State
$44,040 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,950
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
83.92% Acceptance Rate
19.29% Yield
Enrollment
39,201 Undergraduate
10,822 Graduate
2,728 Online Students
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,996 Faculties (full-time)
11,831 Staffs (full-time)
$108,281 Faculty Salary
$72,540 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,854 annual charge
-17,503 capacity
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