Mississippi State vs. South Carolina
The following statements compare Mississippi State University and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- South Carolina's tuition ($36,298) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($27,637).
- South Carolina's acceptance rate (60.15%) is lower than Mississippi State (77.64%).
- South Carolina has higher yield (22.94%) than Mississippi State (19.84%).
- South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than Mississippi State (1,210).
- Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than South Carolina (19 to 1).
- South Carolina (38,532 students) is larger than Mississippi State (23,150 students) with more enrolled students.
- Mississippi State ($12,314) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,193).
- South Carolina's graduation rate (79%) is higher than Mississippi State (67%).
Mississippi State University
Public, 4 years • Mississippi State, MS #163 National Universities, #2 in Mississippi more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,202 In-State
$27,637 out-of-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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Public, 4 years • Columbia, SC #203 National Universities, #2 in South Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$36,298 out-of-state
$36,298 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,193
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
60.15% Acceptance Rate
22.94% Yield
Enrollment
30,187 Undergraduate
8,345 Graduate
3,519 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,753 Faculties (full-time)
5,742 Staffs (full-time)
$111,918 Faculty Salary
$77,605 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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