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Overview |
MC | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MC | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MC | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
MC | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MC | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
MC | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi College is 112.5% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Mississippi State than Mississippi College ($25,294.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than MC ($15,364 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 7.8% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,964 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 18.6% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($16,904 vs. $14,252)
MC vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 34 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MC (3.56)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Mississippi College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/