MSU vs. Mizzou
The following statements compare Michigan State University and University of Missouri-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- MSU's tuition ($44,040) is more expensive than Mizzou ($34,338).
- Mizzou's acceptance rate (77.02%) is lower than MSU (83.92%).
- Mizzou has higher yield (30.79%) than MSU (19.29%).
- MSU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than Mizzou (1,230).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
- MSU (51,316 students) is larger than Mizzou (31,013 students) with more enrolled students.
- Mizzou ($11,773) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($9,950).
- MSU's graduation rate (82%) is higher than Mizzou (76%).

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 Missouri-Columbia
Public, 4 years • Columbia, MO #86 National Universities, #3 in Missouri more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,130 In-State
$34,338 out-of-state
$34,338 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,773
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
77.02% Acceptance Rate
30.79% Yield
Enrollment
23,613 Undergraduate
7,400 Graduate
3,983 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,062 Faculties (full-time)
8,688 Staffs (full-time)
$96,296 Faculty Salary
$58,648 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,715 annual charge
-6,530 capacity
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