Arkansas vs. Mississippi State

The following statements compare University of Arkansas and Mississippi State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Arkansas's tuition ($28,772) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • Arkansas's acceptance rate (72.00%) is lower than Mississippi State (76.00%).
  • Arkansas has higher yield (31.00%) than Mississippi State (24.00%).
  • Mississippi State's SAT score (1,220) is higher than Arkansas (1,130).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Arkansas (20 to 1).
  • Arkansas (30,936 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,649 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($11,374) has higher amount of financial aid than Arkansas ($8,877).
  • Arkansas's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Mississippi State (63%).
University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

Public, 4 years • Fayetteville, AR #113 National Universities, #2 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,748 In-State
$28,772 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,877
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
72.00% Acceptance Rate
31.00% Yield
Enrollment
26,269 Undergraduate
4,667 Graduate
3,361 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,270 Faculties (full-time)
4,999 Staffs (full-time)
$90,406 Faculty Salary
$58,549 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,365 annual charge
-6,900 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,532 annual charge
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
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