Mississippi State vs. Pitt

The following statements compare Mississippi State University and University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Pitt's tuition ($39,890) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • Pitt's acceptance rate (49.70%) is lower than Mississippi State (76.32%).
  • Mississippi State has higher yield (23.54%) than Pitt (15.67%).
  • Pitt's SAT score (1,360) is higher than Mississippi State (1,220).
  • Pitt's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Mississippi State (16 to 1).
  • Pitt (34,525 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,657 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($11,796) has higher amount of financial aid than Pitt ($10,588).
  • Pitt's graduation rate (84%) 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
$11,796
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
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$21,524 In-State
$39,890 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,588
Test Scores
1,360 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
49.70% Acceptance Rate
15.67% Yield
Enrollment
25,171 Undergraduate
9,354 Graduate
1,020 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,664 Faculties (full-time)
13,751 Staffs (full-time)
$99,887 Faculty Salary
$66,190 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,950 annual charge
-8,860 capacity
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