Mississippi State vs. UNM

The following statements compare Mississippi State University and University of New Mexico-Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Mississippi State's tuition ($26,580) is more expensive than UNM ($26,451).
  • Mississippi State's acceptance rate (76.32%) is lower than UNM (95.45%).
  • UNM has higher yield (29.32%) than Mississippi State (23.54%).
  • Mississippi State's SAT score (1,220) is higher than UNM (1,030).
  • UNM's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Mississippi State (16 to 1).
  • UNM (22,700 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,657 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UNM ($11,962) has higher amount of financial aid than Mississippi State ($11,796).
  • Mississippi State's graduation rate (63%) is higher than UNM (53%).
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 New Mexico-Main Campus
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,115 In-State
$26,451 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,962
Test Scores
1,030 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
95.45% Acceptance Rate
29.32% Yield
Enrollment
16,905 Undergraduate
5,795 Graduate
3,799 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,004 Faculties (full-time)
6,968 Staffs (full-time)
$87,370 Faculty Salary
$62,446 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-2,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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