MSU vs. TAMU
The following statements compare Michigan State University and Texas A & M University-College Station with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- MSU's tuition ($44,040) is more expensive than TAMU ($40,328).
- TAMU's acceptance rate (63.25%) is lower than MSU (83.92%).
- TAMU has higher yield (42.78%) than MSU (19.29%).
- TAMU's SAT score (1,260) is higher than MSU (1,250).
- MSU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than TAMU (19 to 1).
- TAMU (76,633 students) is larger than MSU (51,316 students) with more enrolled students.
- TAMU ($11,036) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($9,950).
- TAMU's graduation rate (84%) is higher than MSU (82%).

Michigan State University
Public, 4 years • East Lansing, MI #74 National Universities, #3 in Michigan more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$17,270 In-State
$44,040 out-of-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
40,483 Undergraduate
10,833 Graduate
2,486 Online Students
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,013 Faculties (full-time)
12,782 Staffs (full-time)
$108,281 Faculty Salary
$72,540 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,854 annual charge
-17,503 capacity

Texas A & M University-College Station
Public, 4 years • College Station, TX #58 National Universities, #3 in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,841 In-State
$40,328 out-of-state
$40,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,036
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
63.25% Acceptance Rate
42.78% Yield
Enrollment
59,933 Undergraduate
16,700 Graduate
3,629 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,219 Faculties (full-time)
11,147 Staffs (full-time)
$116,585 Faculty Salary
$67,426 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-11,357 capacity
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