| Mississippi State vs. Michigan State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#123 in National Universities #2 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #74 in National Universities #106 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,815 Mississippi Residents $26,580 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,815 Mississippi Residents $26,580 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State |
| More$11,374 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter75.19% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.95% |
| Favorable23.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.95% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller22,649 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,023 |
| Smaller18,305 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger39,201 |
| Smaller4,344 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,822 |
| Larger3,686 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,728 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,333) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,368) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,162 | Number of faculties | 3,472 |
| Lower$85,327 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,379 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.