| Mississippi State vs. Mizzou |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#151 in National Universities #1 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #133 in National Universities #6 in Missouri 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,202 Mississippi Residents $27,637 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,837 Missouri Residents $36,056 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,202 Mississippi Residents $27,637 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,681 Missouri Residents $32,581 Out-of-State |
| More$11,796 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,773 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,210 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,230 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter77.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.47% |
| Lower19.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.98% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | ||
| Smaller23,150 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,543 |
| Smaller18,567 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,449 |
| Smaller4,583 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,094 |
| Larger3,877 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,557 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| 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: 6,898) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,368) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,670) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,259 | Number of faculty | 2,842 |
| Lower$90,000 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$105,635 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.