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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 ($26,580).
  • Mississippi State's acceptance rate (75.19%) is lower than LSU (75.72%).
  • LSU has higher yield (25.16%) than Mississippi State (23.78%).
  • LSU's SAT score (1,230) is higher than Mississippi State (1,150).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than LSU (22 to 1).
  • LSU (37,348 students) is larger than Mississippi State (22,649 students) with more enrolled students.
  • LSU ($11,917) has higher amount of financial aid than Mississippi State ($11,374).
  • LSU's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Mississippi State (63%).
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
$11,917
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
75.72% Acceptance Rate
25.16% Yield
Enrollment
30,952 Undergraduate
6,396 Graduate
3,031 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,342 Faculties (full-time)
6,275 Staffs (full-time)
$92,454 Faculty Salary
$64,342 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,130 annual charge
-8,802 capacity
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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University

Public, 4 years • Mississippi State, MS #123 National Universities, #2 in Mississippi more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,815 In-State
$26,580 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,374
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
75.19% Acceptance Rate
23.78% Yield
Enrollment
18,305 Undergraduate
4,344 Graduate
3,686 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
970 Faculties (full-time)
4,714 Staffs (full-time)
$82,612 Faculty Salary
$60,853 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,822 annual charge
-5,333 capacity
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