Mississippi State vs. LSU |
#151 in National Universities #1 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #124 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana 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 Year 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$11,954 Louisiana Residents $28,631 Out-of-State |
cheaper$9,815 Mississippi Residents $26,580 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,027 Louisiana Residents $29,962 Out-of-State |
Less$11,374 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,917 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,150 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,230 SAT 25 ACT |
Tighter75.19% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.72% |
Lower23.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.16% |
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 High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller22,649 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,348 |
Smaller18,305 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,952 |
Smaller4,344 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,396 |
Larger3,686 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,031 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,333) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,368) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,826) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
1,162 | Number of faculties | 1,537 |
Lower$85,327 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,660 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.