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LSU vs. Mississippi State

The following statements compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and Mississippi State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • LSU's tuition ($28,631) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($27,637).
  • LSU's acceptance rate (73.33%) is lower than Mississippi State (77.64%).
  • LSU has higher yield (22.96%) than Mississippi State (19.84%).
  • LSU's SAT score (1,255) is higher than Mississippi State (1,210).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than LSU (21 to 1).
  • LSU (41,705 students) is larger than Mississippi State (23,150 students) with more enrolled students.
  • LSU ($13,378) has higher amount of financial aid than Mississippi State ($12,314).
  • LSU's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Mississippi State (67%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,954 In-State
$28,631 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,378
Test Scores
1,255 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
73.33% Acceptance Rate
22.96% Yield
Enrollment
34,242 Undergraduate
7,463 Graduate
5,129 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,371 Faculties (full-time)
6,696 Staffs (full-time)
$103,487 Faculty Salary
$71,725 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
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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