- Both Mississippi State University (Mississippi State) and University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) are public.
- Mississippi State is located in Mississippi State, MS and Mizzou is located in Columbia, MO.
- Mizzou has more expensive tuition of $34,338 than Mississippi State ($26,580).
- Mississippi State has tighter acceptance rate of 62.40% than Mizzou (78.09%).
- Mizzou has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Mississippi State (1,150).
- Mizzou is larger with 31,304 students than Mississippi State (22,649 students).
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| #123 in National Universities #2 in Mississippi | Rankings | #86 in National Universities #3 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mississippi State, MS | Location | Columbia, MO |
Mississippi State| Known as | Mizzou | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 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 | $14,130 Missouri residents $34,338 out-of-state |
| $9,815 Mississippi residents $26,580 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,029 Missouri residents $31,029 out-of-state |
| $11,374 | Financial Aid | $11,506 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 62.40% | Acceptance Rate | 78.09% |
| 39.40% | Yield | 32.34% |
| 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,649 | Total Students | 31,304 |
| 18,305 | Undergraduate | 23,745 |
| 4,344 | Graduate | 7,559 |
| 3,686 | Online Enrollment | 4,088 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 75% |
| 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: 6,898) $7,145 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 970 Full-time 192 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,933 Full-time 654 Part-time |
| 4,714 Full-time 502 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,807 Full-time 2,249 Part-time |
| $82,612 for Faculties $60,853 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,296 for Faculties $58,648 Part-time |