Arkansas vs. Mississippi State

The following statements compare University of Arkansas and Mississippi State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Arkansas's tuition ($28,772) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • Arkansas's acceptance rate (71.67%) is lower than Mississippi State (76.32%).
  • Arkansas has higher yield (31.37%) than Mississippi State (23.54%).
  • Mississippi State's SAT score (1,220) is higher than Arkansas (1,130).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Arkansas (20 to 1).
  • Arkansas (32,140 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,657 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($11,796) has higher amount of financial aid than Arkansas ($8,739).
  • Arkansas's graduation rate (70%) is higher than Mississippi State (63%).
University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

Public, 4 years • Fayetteville, AR #113 National Universities, #2 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,748 In-State
$28,772 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,739
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
71.67% Acceptance Rate
31.37% Yield
Enrollment
27,472 Undergraduate
4,668 Graduate
3,239 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,358 Faculties (full-time)
5,361 Staffs (full-time)
$90,406 Faculty Salary
$58,549 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,365 annual charge
-6,900 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,532 annual charge
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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