Mississippi State vs. Mizzou

The following statements compare Mississippi State University and University of Missouri-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Mizzou's tuition ($34,338) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • Mississippi State's acceptance rate (76.32%) is lower than Mizzou (77.02%).
  • Mizzou has higher yield (30.79%) than Mississippi State (23.54%).
  • Mizzou's SAT score (1,230) is higher than Mississippi State (1,220).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Mizzou (17 to 1).
  • Mizzou (31,013 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,657 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($11,796) has higher amount of financial aid than Mizzou ($11,773).
  • Mizzou's graduation rate (76%) 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
$11,796
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
76.32% Acceptance Rate
23.54% Yield
Enrollment
18,230 Undergraduate
4,427 Graduate
3,749 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,035 Faculties (full-time)
4,925 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
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
$11,773
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
77.02% Acceptance Rate
30.79% Yield
Enrollment
23,613 Undergraduate
7,400 Graduate
3,983 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,062 Faculties (full-time)
8,688 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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