Mississippi State vs. UNM

The following statements compare Mississippi State University and University of New Mexico-Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Mississippi State's tuition ($26,580) is more expensive than UNM ($26,451).
  • Mississippi State's acceptance rate (76.32%) is lower than UNM (95.45%).
  • UNM has higher yield (29.32%) than Mississippi State (23.54%).
  • Mississippi State's SAT score (1,220) is higher than UNM (1,030).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than UNM (17 to 1).
  • Mississippi State (22,649 students) is larger than UNM (21,953 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($11,374) has higher amount of financial aid than UNM ($7,868).
  • Mississippi State's graduation rate (63%) is higher than UNM (51%).
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 New Mexico-Main Campus
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,115 In-State
$26,451 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,868
Test Scores
1,030 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
95.45% Acceptance Rate
29.32% Yield
Enrollment
16,375 Undergraduate
5,578 Graduate
3,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,935 Faculties (full-time)
6,227 Staffs (full-time)
$87,370 Faculty Salary
$62,446 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-2,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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