- Both Mississippi State University (Mississippi State) and The University of Alabama are public.
- Mississippi State is located in Mississippi State, MS and The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
- The University of Alabama has more expensive tuition of $33,200 than Mississippi State ($26,580).
- The University of Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 53.30% than Mississippi State (62.40%).
- The University of Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Mississippi State (1,150).
- The University of Alabama is larger with 38,644 students than Mississippi State (22,649 students).
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| #123 in National Universities #2 in Mississippi | Rankings | #201 in National Universities #5 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mississippi State, MS | Location | Tuscaloosa, AL |
Mississippi State| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate 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 | $11,900 Alabama residents $33,200 out-of-state |
| $9,815 Mississippi residents $26,580 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,740 Alabama residents $33,040 out-of-state |
| $11,374 | Financial Aid | $14,421 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 62.40% | Acceptance Rate | 53.30% |
| 39.40% | Yield | 36.45% |
| 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,649 | Total Students | 38,644 |
| 18,305 | Undergraduate | 32,458 |
| 4,344 | Graduate | 6,186 |
| 3,686 | Online Enrollment | 5,820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $47,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| 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: 8,989) $6,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,426 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 970 Full-time 192 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,517 Full-time 469 Part-time |
| 4,714 Full-time 502 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,980 Full-time 940 Part-time |
| $82,612 for Faculties $60,853 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,993 for Faculties $62,112 Part-time |