The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Auburn University has more expensive tuition & fees ($33,944) than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • It is harder to admit to Auburn University than Mississippi State.
  • Auburn University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,300) than Mississippi State (1,150).
  • Auburn University has higher submitted ACT score (27) than Mississippi State (25).
  • Auburn University has more students with 31,764 students while Mississippi State has 22,649 students.
  • Mississippi State has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while Auburn University's ratio is 20 to 1.
  • Auburn University has more full-time faculties with 1,428 faculties while Mississippi State has 970 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Auburn University and Mississippi State University.
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Auburn Universityvs.Mississippi State
Auburn, AlabamaLocationMississippi State, Mississippi
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$12,536
Out-Of-State$33,944
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,815
Out-Of-State$26,580
65%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$9,724Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,374
43.74 %Acceptance Rates75.19 %
26.53 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.78 %
1,300SAT Score1,150
27ACT Score25
80 %Graduation Rate63 %
12 %Transfer-out Rate-
93 %Retention Rate81 %
31,764Student Population22,649
1,428Number of Faculties970
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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