Head to head · Mississippi
University of Mississippi costs less than Mississippi State University at every income band federal data covers — between $1,674 and $5,387 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Mississippi State University | University of Mississippi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,332 | $8,945 | $5,387 · University of Mississippi |
| $30–48k | $14,372 | $9,217 | $5,155 · University of Mississippi |
| $48–75k | $18,671 | $14,794 | $3,877 · University of Mississippi |
| $75–110k | $20,704 | $18,573 | $2,131 · University of Mississippi |
| Over $110k | $22,987 | $21,313 | $1,674 · University of Mississippi |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Mississippi State University first, then University of Mississippi. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Mississippi State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.
Mississippi State University — every income band · University of Mississippi — every income band · All Mississippi public colleges