Mississippi State University vs University of Mississippi

Mississippi State, MS · University, MS · Source: IPEDS federal database

	Mississippi State University	University of Mississippi
Acceptance Rate	77.6%	96.6%
In-State Tuition	$10,202	$9,772
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,637	$28,600
Average Net Price	$18,478	$15,045
Graduation Rate	67.0%	72.0%
Total Enrollment	23,150	26,449
Student-Faculty Ratio	16	18

GradFax Analysis

Mississippi State University accepts 77.6% of applicants. University of Mississippi accepts 96.6%. Tuition is close: $10,202 at Mississippi State University, $9,772 at University of Mississippi. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students in 6 years. University of Mississippi graduates 72%.

Bottom Line

After aid, the average student pays $18,478/year at Mississippi State University and $15,045/year at University of Mississippi. University of Mississippi is cheaper for most people.

Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, Mississippi State University or University of Mississippi?▼

Mississippi State University. It accepts 77.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is Mississippi State University or University of Mississippi more affordable?▼

University of Mississippi, on average. After aid, students pay $15,045/year versus $18,478/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?▼

University of Mississippi: 72% of students finish in 6 years. Mississippi State University is at 67%.

Source: IPEDS

Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.