MSU vs. Nebraska-Lincoln

The following statements compare Michigan State University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • MSU's tuition ($44,040) is more expensive than Nebraska-Lincoln ($27,748).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate (77.00%) is lower than MSU (84.00%).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln has higher yield (33.00%) than MSU (19.00%).
  • MSU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than Nebraska-Lincoln (1,200).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than MSU (17 to 1).
  • MSU (50,023 students) is larger than Nebraska-Lincoln (23,805 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Nebraska-Lincoln ($11,063) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($10,980).
  • MSU's graduation rate (81%) is higher than Nebraska-Lincoln (64%).
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
$10,980
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
84.00% Acceptance Rate
19.00% Yield
Enrollment
39,201 Undergraduate
10,822 Graduate
2,728 Online Students
Graduation Rate
81% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out 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
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,108 In-State
$27,748 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,063
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
77.00% Acceptance Rate
33.00% Yield
Enrollment
19,189 Undergraduate
4,616 Graduate
1,652 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,321 Faculties (full-time)
5,929 Staffs (full-time)
$104,448 Faculty Salary
$61,863 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,106 annual charge
-5,814 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,750 annual charge
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