University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) vs. Mississippi State University (Mississippi State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and Mississippi State University (Mississippi State) 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).
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#116 in National Universities
#3 in Mississippi
Rankings#123 in National Universities
#2 in Mississippi
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
University, MSLocationMississippi State, MS
Ole MissKnown asMississippi State
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$9,412 Mississippi residents
$26,980 out-of-state
Undergraduate$9,815 Mississippi residents
$26,580 out-of-state
$9,412 Mississippi residents
$26,980 out-of-state
Graduate$9,815 Mississippi residents
$26,580 out-of-state
$14,079Financial Aid$11,374
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
83.91%Acceptance Rate62.40%
25.28%Yield39.40%
1,120 SAT, 25 ACTTest Scores1,150 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
22,300Total Students22,649
17,302Undergraduate18,305
4,998Graduate4,344
1,808Online Enrollment3,686
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
67%Graduation Rate63%
Transfer-out Rate
89%Retention Rate81%
$56,600Average Earning after Graduation$47,400
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,479)
$6,514 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,333)
$6,822 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
1,869 Full-time
349 Part-time
Number of Faculties970 Full-time
192 Part-time
11,522 Full-time
1,625 Part-time
Number of Staffs4,714 Full-time
502 Part-time
$85,142 for Faculties
$58,769 Part-time
Average Salary$82,612 for Faculties
$60,853 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023