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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs. Mississippi State

The following statements compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Mississippi State University 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
  • Mississippi State's acceptance rate (76.32%) is lower than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (90.44%).
  • Mississippi State has higher yield (23.54%) than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (17.23%).
  • Mississippi State's SAT score (1,220) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,020).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Mississippi State (16 to 1).
  • Mississippi State (22,657 students) is larger than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (11,359 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($12,646) has higher amount of financial aid than Mississippi State ($11,796).
  • Mississippi State's graduation rate (63%) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (56%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,244
Financial Aid
$12,646
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
90.44% Acceptance Rate
17.23% Yield
Enrollment
8,195 Undergraduate
3,164 Graduate
2,007 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
907 Faculties (full-time)
4,642 Staffs (full-time)
$69,974 Faculty Salary
$54,669 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,292 annual charge
-4,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,330 annual charge
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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
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