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U of A UC Riverside Ole Miss San Diego State UB CU Boulder UCI ISU GCU NAU Auburn USF Main Campus| Arizona State University | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
ASU | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $240 |
Diversity |
ASU | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 22,649 students)
ASU vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Mississippi State?
- Arizona State University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($10,978.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at ASU than Mississippi State University ($29,952.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than Mississippi State ($14,808 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 34.2% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($10,964 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Arizona State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Arizona State University ($14,252 vs. $12,381)
ASU vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 18 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
ASU vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Arizona State University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Arizona State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $47,500)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $2,972 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,278 vs. $23,250)
- ASU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($209 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/