Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State |
#16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #151 in National Universities #1 in Mississippi Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$63,946 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,815 Mississippi Residents $26,580 Out-of-State |
expensive$56,128 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,815 Mississippi Residents $26,580 Out-of-State |
More$49,056 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,374 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT 25 ACT |
Tighter6.67% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.19% |
Favorable52.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.78% |
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 | 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 |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller13,710 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,649 |
Smaller7,151 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,305 |
Larger6,559 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,344 |
Smaller699 | Online Student Population | Larger3,686 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower63% |
Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,333) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,368) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
1,524 | Number of faculties | 1,162 |
Higher$136,648 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,327 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.