MSU vs. W & M

The following statements compare Michigan State University and William & Mary with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • W & M's tuition ($49,412) is more expensive than MSU ($44,040).
  • W & M's acceptance rate (33.00%) is lower than MSU (84.00%).
  • W & M has higher yield (27.99%) than MSU (19.00%).
  • W & M's SAT score (1,450) is higher than MSU (1,250).
  • W & M's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than MSU (17 to 1).
  • MSU (50,023 students) is larger than W & M (9,654 students) with more enrolled students.
  • W & M ($18,578) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($10,980).
  • W & M's graduation rate (90%) 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
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
William & Mary

William & Mary

Public, 4 years • Williamsburg, VA #50 National Universities, #3 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$25,041 In-State
$49,412 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$18,578
Test Scores
1,450 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
33.00% Acceptance Rate
27.99% Yield
Enrollment
6,797 Undergraduate
2,857 Graduate
1,042 Online Students
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
694 Faculties (full-time)
2,383 Staffs (full-time)
$109,328 Faculty Salary
$67,808 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,785 annual charge
-4,455 capacity
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