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Kentucky vs. Mississippi State

The following statements compare University of Kentucky and Mississippi State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Kentucky's tuition ($33,406) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • Mississippi State's acceptance rate (76.00%) is lower than Kentucky (92.00%).
  • Kentucky has higher yield (25.00%) than Mississippi State (24.00%).
  • Mississippi State's SAT score (1,220) is higher than Kentucky (1,170).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Kentucky (17 to 1).
  • Kentucky (31,547 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,649 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Kentucky ($11,981) has higher amount of financial aid than Mississippi State ($11,374).
  • Kentucky's graduation rate (68%) is higher than Mississippi State (63%).
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Public, 4 years • Lexington, KY #92 National Universities, #1 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,212 In-State
$33,406 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,981
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
92.00% Acceptance Rate
25.00% Yield
Enrollment
22,735 Undergraduate
8,812 Graduate
4,064 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,754 Faculties (full-time)
10,702 Staffs (full-time)
$98,993 Faculty Salary
$62,530 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,362 annual charge
-8,300 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,880 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
$11,374
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
76.00% Acceptance Rate
24.00% 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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