Mississippi State vs. GMU

The following statements compare Mississippi State University and George Mason University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • GMU's tuition ($37,979) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • Mississippi State's acceptance rate (76.00%) is lower than GMU (89.00%).
  • Mississippi State has higher yield (24.00%) than GMU (22.00%).
  • GMU's SAT score (1,240) is higher than Mississippi State (1,220).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • GMU (39,049 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,649 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($11,374) has higher amount of financial aid than GMU ($9,810).
  • GMU's graduation rate (70%) 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
George Mason University

George Mason University

Public, 4 years • Fairfax, VA #145 National Universities, #11 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,815 In-State
$37,979 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,810
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
89.00% Acceptance Rate
22.00% Yield
Enrollment
27,014 Undergraduate
12,035 Graduate
7,421 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,399 Faculties (full-time)
4,309 Staffs (full-time)
$109,233 Faculty Salary
$77,607 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,970 annual charge
-6,251 capacity
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