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 (77.00%) is lower than MSU (84.00%).
  • Mizzou has higher yield (31.00%) than MSU (19.00%).
  • MSU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than Mizzou (1,230).
  • MSU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Mizzou (18 to 1).
  • MSU (50,023 students) is larger than Mizzou (31,304 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mizzou ($11,506) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($10,980).
  • MSU's graduation rate (81%) is higher than Mizzou (75%).
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 Missouri-Columbia
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,130 In-State
$34,338 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,506
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
77.00% Acceptance Rate
31.00% Yield
Enrollment
23,745 Undergraduate
7,559 Graduate
4,088 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,933 Faculties (full-time)
7,807 Staffs (full-time)
$96,296 Faculty Salary
$58,648 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,715 annual charge
-6,530 capacity
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