MSU vs. Virginia Tech

The following statements compare Michigan State University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • MSU's tuition ($44,040) is more expensive than Virginia Tech ($36,694).
  • Virginia Tech's acceptance rate (57.03%) is lower than MSU (83.92%).
  • Virginia Tech has higher yield (26.73%) than MSU (19.29%).
  • Virginia Tech's SAT score (1,330) is higher than MSU (1,250).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
  • MSU (50,023 students) is larger than Virginia Tech (38,170 students) with more enrolled students.
  • MSU ($10,980) has higher amount of financial aid than Virginia Tech ($8,832).
  • Virginia Tech's graduation rate (86%) is higher than MSU (81%).
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
83.92% Acceptance Rate
19.29% 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
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,478 In-State
$36,694 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,832
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
57.03% Acceptance Rate
26.73% Yield
Enrollment
30,434 Undergraduate
7,736 Graduate
1,625 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,109 Faculties (full-time)
8,076 Staffs (full-time)
$108,802 Faculty Salary
$67,140 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,520 annual charge
-10,213 capacity
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