Mississippi State vs. Clemson

The following statements compare Mississippi State University and Clemson University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Clemson's tuition ($39,498) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • Clemson's acceptance rate (38.00%) is lower than Mississippi State (76.00%).
  • Mississippi State has higher yield (24.00%) than Clemson (20.00%).
  • Clemson's SAT score (1,320) is higher than Mississippi State (1,220).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • Clemson (28,466 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,649 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Clemson ($12,213) has higher amount of financial aid than Mississippi State ($11,374).
  • Clemson's graduation rate (85%) is higher than Mississippi State (63%).
Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University

Public, 4 years • Mississippi State, MS #123 National Universities, #2 in Mississippi more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,815 In-State
$26,580 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,374
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
76.00% Acceptance Rate
24.00% Yield
Enrollment
18,305 Undergraduate
4,344 Graduate
3,686 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
970 Faculties (full-time)
4,714 Staffs (full-time)
$82,612 Faculty Salary
$60,853 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,238 annual charge
-5,333 capacity
Clemson University

Clemson University

Public, 4 years • Clemson, SC #147 National Universities, #2 in South Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,554 In-State
$39,498 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,213
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
38.00% Acceptance Rate
20.00% Yield
Enrollment
22,566 Undergraduate
5,900 Graduate
2,208 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,360 Faculties (full-time)
5,222 Staffs (full-time)
$96,424 Faculty Salary
$64,103 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,026 annual charge
-7,500 capacity
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