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.
  • LSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($28,631) than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • It is harder to admit to Mississippi State than LSU.
  • LSU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than Mississippi State (1,150).
  • Both LSU and Mississippi State have the same submitted ACT scores (25).
  • LSU has more students with 37,348 students while Mississippi State has 22,649 students.
  • Mississippi State has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while LSU's ratio is 22 to 1.
  • LSU has more full-time faculties with 1,342 faculties while Mississippi State has 970 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and Mississippi State University.
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LSUMississippi State
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LSUvs.Mississippi State
Baton Rouge, LouisianaLocationMississippi 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$11,954
Out-Of-State$28,631
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,815
Out-Of-State$26,580
86%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$11,917Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,374
75.72 %Acceptance Rates75.19 %
25.16 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.78 %
1,230SAT Score1,150
25ACT Score25
69 %Graduation Rate63 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
84 %Retention Rate81 %
37,348Student Population22,649
1,342Number of Faculties970
22 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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