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Mississippi State vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare Mississippi State University and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • South Carolina's tuition ($34,943) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate (61.49%) is lower than Mississippi State (76.32%).
  • South Carolina has higher yield (25.50%) than Mississippi State (23.54%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than Mississippi State (1,220).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than South Carolina (18 to 1).
  • South Carolina (35,653 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,649 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($11,374) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) 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
76.32% Acceptance Rate
23.54% 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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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$34,943 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,907
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
61.49% Acceptance Rate
25.50% Yield
Enrollment
27,343 Undergraduate
8,310 Graduate
3,171 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,693 Faculties (full-time)
5,639 Staffs (full-time)
$102,889 Faculty Salary
$64,188 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,750 annual charge
-9,956 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,808 annual charge
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