Mississippi State vs. Nebraska-Lincoln

The following statements compare Mississippi State University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's tuition ($27,748) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • Mississippi State's acceptance rate (76.32%) is lower than Nebraska-Lincoln (77.07%).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln has higher yield (33.22%) than Mississippi State (23.54%).
  • Mississippi State's SAT score (1,220) is higher than Nebraska-Lincoln (1,200).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • Nebraska-Lincoln (23,805 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,649 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($11,374) has higher amount of financial aid than Nebraska-Lincoln ($11,063).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's graduation rate (64%) is higher than Mississippi State (63%).
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
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,108 In-State
$27,748 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,063
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
77.07% Acceptance Rate
33.22% Yield
Enrollment
19,189 Undergraduate
4,616 Graduate
1,652 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,321 Faculties (full-time)
5,929 Staffs (full-time)
$104,448 Faculty Salary
$61,863 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,106 annual charge
-5,814 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,750 annual charge
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