UMBC vs. Mississippi State

The following statements compare University of Maryland-Baltimore County and Mississippi State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UMBC's tuition ($30,308) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • UMBC's acceptance rate (74.24%) is lower than Mississippi State (76.32%).
  • Mississippi State has higher yield (23.54%) than UMBC (20.25%).
  • UMBC's SAT score (1,300) is higher than Mississippi State (1,220).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than UMBC (18 to 1).
  • Mississippi State (22,649 students) is larger than UMBC (13,991 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($11,374) has higher amount of financial aid than UMBC ($9,265).
  • UMBC's graduation rate (70%) is higher than Mississippi State (63%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,952 In-State
$30,308 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,265
Test Scores
1,300 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
74.24% Acceptance Rate
20.25% Yield
Enrollment
10,625 Undergraduate
3,366 Graduate
969 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
564 Faculties (full-time)
2,001 Staffs (full-time)
$97,301 Faculty Salary
$76,198 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,513 annual charge
-4,000 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,690 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
$11,374
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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