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.
  • Arkansas has more expensive tuition & fees ($28,772) than Mississippi State ($26,580).
  • It is harder to admit to Mississippi State than Arkansas.
  • Mississippi State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,150) than Arkansas (1,110).
  • Mississippi State has higher submitted ACT score (25) than Arkansas (24).
  • Arkansas has more students with 30,936 students while Mississippi State has 22,649 students.
  • Mississippi State has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while Arkansas's ratio is 20 to 1.
  • Arkansas has more full-time faculties with 1,270 faculties while Mississippi State has 970 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Mississippi State University and University of Arkansas.
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Mississippi Statevs.Arkansas
Mississippi State, MississippiLocationFayetteville, Arkansas
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$9,815
Out-Of-State$26,580
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,748
Out-Of-State$28,772
93%% Receiving Financial Aid59%
$11,374Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,877
75.19 %Acceptance Rates78.93 %
23.78 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)34.30 %
1,150SAT Score1,110
25ACT Score24
63 %Graduation Rate69 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
81 %Retention Rate86 %
22,649Student Population30,936
970Number of Faculties1,270
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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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