Mississippi State vs Ole Miss
Which MBA program is right for you?
Mississippi State
Ole Miss
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Mississippi State | Ole Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | #130 | #140 |
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 70% |
| Avg. GMAT | 538 | 532 |
| Avg. GPA | 3.64 | 3.4 |
| Class Size | 22 | 35 |
| Avg. Salary | $92,000 | $72,000 |
| Employment Rate | 85% | 80% |
| Annual Tuition | $12,300 | $13,000 |
The Verdict
Choose Mississippi State if…
you want Starkville's lowest-cost-of-living MBA with engineering and project management connections.
Full Mississippi State Profile →Choose Ole Miss if…
you want Palmer assistantships covering 75% of tuition with a strong online MBA and SEC Oxford campus life.
Full Ole Miss Profile →Why People Compare These Two
Mississippi's two flagship MBA programs 100 miles apart. Mississippi State (#130) in Starkville has engineering connections through MSU's engineering school. Ole Miss (#140) in Oxford has Palmer assistantships that reduce tuition by 75%. Both are affordable. Mississippi State has the higher ranking; Ole Miss has the better financial aid package.
The Honest Take
Mississippi State has the ranking edge (#130 vs #140) and Starkville's cost of living is among the lowest in the US. Ole Miss with Palmer assistantships is nearly free (net $3,250/year), making it the value champion. Ole Miss also has a higher-ranked online MBA. For in-person MBA, Mississippi State's ranking and engineering connections give it the edge. For cost minimization, Ole Miss with Palmer funding is the rational play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is higher ranked?
Mississippi State (#130) outranks Ole Miss (#140) by 10 positions.
Which is cheaper after aid?
Ole Miss with Palmer assistantships at net ~$3,250/year is dramatically cheaper.
Which has the better online MBA?
Ole Miss has a top-35 nationally ranked online MBA option.