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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte Ole Miss UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Auburn Elon| Mississippi State University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | ASU | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi State | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 20,436 students)
Mississippi State vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or ASU?
- Mississippi State University is 118% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Mississippi State than Appalachian State University ($25,294.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Mississippi State ($13,084 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 5.6% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,964 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Appalachian State University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 91.5% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($14,252 vs. $7,443)
Mississippi State vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 17 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 ASU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or ASU? 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 ASU and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Mississippi State University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- ASU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/