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The University of Alabama vs. Mississippi State

The following statements compare The University of Alabama and Mississippi State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • The University of Alabama's tuition ($33,200) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • The University of Alabama's acceptance rate (75.82%) is lower than Mississippi State (76.32%).
  • Mississippi State has higher yield (23.54%) than The University of Alabama (18.69%).
  • The University of Alabama's SAT score (1,280) is higher than Mississippi State (1,220).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than The University of Alabama (19 to 1).
  • The University of Alabama (39,622 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,657 students) with more enrolled students.
  • The University of Alabama ($15,486) has higher amount of financial aid than Mississippi State ($11,796).
  • The University of Alabama's graduation rate (74%) is higher than Mississippi State (63%).
The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

Public, 4 years • Tuscaloosa, AL #201 National Universities, #5 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,900 In-State
$33,200 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$15,486
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
75.82% Acceptance Rate
18.69% Yield
Enrollment
33,435 Undergraduate
6,187 Graduate
5,998 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,647 Faculties (full-time)
6,385 Staffs (full-time)
$94,993 Faculty Salary
$62,112 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,250 annual charge
-9,294 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,616 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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