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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia Ole Miss University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida LSU AUM| Auburn University | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Auburn | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 22,649 students)
Auburn vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Mississippi State?
- Auburn University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Auburn than Mississippi State University ($31,176.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Auburn ($15,364 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 36.8% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,964 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Auburn University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Auburn University ($14,252 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 78 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Mississippi State University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $47,500)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Auburn graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/