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Auburn vs. Mississippi State

The following statements compare Auburn University and Mississippi State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Auburn's tuition ($34,922) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($27,637).
  • Auburn's acceptance rate (45.92%) is lower than Mississippi State (77.64%).
  • Auburn has higher yield (24.14%) than Mississippi State (19.84%).
  • Auburn's SAT score (1,320) is higher than Mississippi State (1,210).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Auburn (21 to 1).
  • Auburn (34,145 students) is larger than Mississippi State (23,150 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($12,314) has higher amount of financial aid than Auburn ($10,920).
  • Auburn's graduation rate (82%) is higher than Mississippi State (67%).
Auburn University

Auburn University

Public, 4 years • Auburn, AL #210 National Universities, #4 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,890 In-State
$34,922 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,920
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
45.92% Acceptance Rate
24.14% Yield
Enrollment
27,907 Undergraduate
6,238 Graduate
3,255 Online Students
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,466 Faculties (full-time)
5,895 Staffs (full-time)
$110,439 Faculty Salary
$79,606 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University

Public, 4 years • Mississippi State, MS #163 National Universities, #2 in Mississippi more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,202 In-State
$27,637 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,314
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
77.64% Acceptance Rate
19.84% Yield
Enrollment
18,567 Undergraduate
4,583 Graduate
3,877 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,035 Faculties (full-time)
4,925 Staffs (full-time)
$90,000 Faculty Salary
$67,812 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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