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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Mississippi State?
- Agnes Scott College is 391.5% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Agnes Scott College than Mississippi State University ($45,456.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Agnes Scott College ($15,364 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 22% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($10,964 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 140.4% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($34,267 vs. $14,252)
Agnes Scott College vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Mississippi State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mississippi State and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Mississippi State University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,600)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/