| Mississippi State vs. The University of Alabama |
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|---|---|---|
#151 in National Universities #1 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama 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 | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,202 Mississippi Residents $27,637 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,180 Alabama Residents $34,172 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,202 Mississippi Residents $27,637 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,980 Alabama Residents $33,972 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,796 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,486 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,210 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier77.64% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.65% |
| Favorable19.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.45% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller23,150 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,846 |
| Smaller18,567 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,389 |
| Smaller4,583 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,457 |
| Smaller3,877 | Online Student Population | Larger6,289 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher73% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| 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: 8,989) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,368) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,259 | Number of faculty | 2,117 |
| Lower$90,000 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,324 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.