| Mississippi State vs. Kentucky |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#151 in National Universities #1 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #132 in National Universities #2 in Kentucky 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$13,212 Kentucky Residents $33,406 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,815 Mississippi Residents $26,580 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,330 Kentucky Residents $35,459 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,374 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,981 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,180 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter75.19% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.89% |
| Lower23.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.89% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Smaller22,649 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,547 |
| Smaller18,305 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger22,735 |
| Smaller4,344 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,812 |
| Smaller3,686 | Online Student Population | Larger4,064 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher68% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| 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: 8,336) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,368) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,712) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,162 | Number of faculties | 2,087 |
| Lower$85,327 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,156 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.