MSU vs. UM-Ann Arbor

Compare Graduate Tuition and Programs at Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Ten Conference. MSU ranked 100th and UM-Ann Arbor ranked 57th in college ranking.

MSUvs.UM-Ann Arbor

Both MSU and UM-Ann Arbor are public. Both schools are located in Michigan.
  • UM-Ann Arbor Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $55,052 than MSU Graduate School ($41,224).
  • UM-Ann Arbor Graduate School is larger with 18,530 graduate students than MSU Graduate School (10,822 students).
  • UM-Ann Arbor Graduate School is more graduate programs of 480 programs than MSU Graduate School (427 programs).
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#74 in National Universities
#3 in Michigan
Rankings#45 in National Universities
#1 in Michigan
Public, 4 yearsSchool TypePublic, 4 years
East Lansing, MILocationAnn Arbor, MI
Academic
$65Graduate School Application Fee$75
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
427 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs480 Programs
33 ProgramsNumber of Online Graduate Programs2 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$21,148 Michigan residents
$41,224 out-of-state
Average Graduate Programs$27,524 Michigan residents
$55,052 out-of-state
$47,087 Michigan residents
$87,218 out-of-state
Medical School Tuition$44,373 Michigan residents
$62,538 out-of-state
Student Population
50,023Total Students51,225
10,822Graduate Enrollment18,530
2,728Online Graduate Enrollment1,525
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517)
$4,538 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493)
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
2,996 Full-time
476 Part-time
Number of Faculties6,678 Full-time
1,596 Part-time
11,831 Full-time
799 Part-time
Number of Staffs21,947 Full-time
2,658 Part-time
$108,281 for Faculties
$72,540 Part-time
Average Salary$113,587 for Faculties
$75,664 Part-time
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