- Mississippi College (MC) is a private school while Mississippi State University (Mississippi State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- Mississippi State has more expensive tuition of $26,580 than MC ($21,698).
- MC has tighter acceptance rate of 39.03% than Mississippi State (62.40%).
- Mississippi State is larger with 22,649 students than MC (3,946 students).
Mississippi College View More Rivals | Mississippi State University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Mississippi | Rankings | #123 in National Universities #2 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Clinton, MS | Location | Mississippi State, MS |
MC| Known as | Mississippi State | |
| 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,698 | Undergraduate | $9,815 Mississippi residents $26,580 out-of-state |
| $13,596 | Graduate | $9,815 Mississippi residents $26,580 out-of-state |
| $14,690 | Financial Aid | $11,374 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 39.03% | Acceptance Rate | 62.40% |
| 50.04% | Yield | 39.40% |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,946 | Total Students | 22,649 |
| 2,396 | Undergraduate | 18,305 |
| 1,550 | Graduate | 4,344 |
| 650 | Online Enrollment | 3,686 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $44,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,400 |
| 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: 1,611) $7,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,333) $6,822 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,368 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 200 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 970 Full-time 192 Part-time |
| 459 Full-time 277 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,714 Full-time 502 Part-time |
| $70,963 for Faculties $49,631 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,612 for Faculties $60,853 Part-time |