- Both Mississippi State University (Mississippi State) and University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) are public.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- Ole Miss has more expensive tuition of $26,980 than Mississippi State ($26,580).
- Mississippi State has tighter acceptance rate of 62.40% than Ole Miss (83.91%).
- Mississippi State has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Ole Miss (1,120).
- Mississippi State is larger with 22,649 students than Ole Miss (22,300 students).
Mississippi State University View More Rivals | University of Mississippi View More Rivals | |
| #123 in National Universities #2 in Mississippi | Rankings | #116 in National Universities #3 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mississippi State, MS | Location | University, MS |
Mississippi State| Known as | Ole Miss | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,815 Mississippi residents $26,580 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,412 Mississippi residents $26,980 out-of-state |
| $9,815 Mississippi residents $26,580 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,412 Mississippi residents $26,980 out-of-state |
| $11,374 | Financial Aid | $14,079 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 62.40% | Acceptance Rate | 83.91% |
| 39.40% | Yield | 25.28% |
| 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,649 | Total Students | 22,300 |
| 18,305 | Undergraduate | 17,302 |
| 4,344 | Graduate | 4,998 |
| 3,686 | Online Enrollment | 1,808 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 81% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $47,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,333) $6,822 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,479) $6,514 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 970 Full-time 192 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,869 Full-time 349 Part-time |
| 4,714 Full-time 502 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,522 Full-time 1,625 Part-time |
| $82,612 for Faculties $60,853 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,142 for Faculties $58,769 Part-time |