MSU vs. UW
The following statements compare Michigan State University and University of Washington-Seattle Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- MSU's tuition ($44,040) is more expensive than UW ($41,997).
- UW's acceptance rate (42.53%) is lower than MSU (83.92%).
- UW has higher yield (26.40%) than MSU (19.29%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,250.
- MSU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than UW (20 to 1).
- UW (55,620 students) is larger than MSU (51,316 students) with more enrolled students.
- UW ($15,799) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($9,950).
- UW'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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Public, 4 years • Seattle, WA #91 National Universities, #2 in Washington more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,643 In-State
$41,997 out-of-state
$41,997 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$15,799
Test Scores
Admission
42.53% Acceptance Rate
26.40% Yield
Enrollment
39,515 Undergraduate
16,105 Graduate
1,476 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
5,407 Faculties (full-time)
20,377 Staffs (full-time)
$123,439 Faculty Salary
$82,862 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$12,117 annual charge
-10,230 capacity
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