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Overview |
Mississippi State | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 342 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 342 students)
Mississippi State vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Aquinas College?
- Aquinas College is 130.9% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Mississippi State than Aquinas College ($25,294.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Aquinas College ($15,364 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 23.9% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($8,850 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($14,252 vs. $12,820)
Mississippi State vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 25 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Mississippi State vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Aquinas College (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,500)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/