The University of Alabama vs. Mississippi State

The following statements compare The University of Alabama and Mississippi State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • The University of Alabama's tuition ($34,172) is more expensive than Mississippi State ($27,637).
  • The University of Alabama's acceptance rate (76.65%) is lower than Mississippi State (77.64%).
  • Mississippi State has higher yield (19.84%) than The University of Alabama (18.45%).
  • The University of Alabama'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 The University of Alabama (19 to 1).
  • The University of Alabama (40,846 students) is larger than Mississippi State (23,150 students) with more enrolled students.
  • The University of Alabama ($15,925) has higher amount of financial aid than Mississippi State ($12,314).
  • The University of Alabama's graduation rate (73%) is higher than Mississippi State (67%).
The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

Public, 4 years • Tuscaloosa, AL #288 National Universities, #7 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,180 In-State
$34,172 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$15,925
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
76.65% Acceptance Rate
18.45% Yield
Enrollment
34,389 Undergraduate
6,457 Graduate
6,289 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,647 Faculties (full-time)
6,385 Staffs (full-time)
$103,324 Faculty Salary
$73,269 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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
Graduation
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