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Lipscomb Ole Miss Samford University Auburn Middle Tennessee State University Vanderbilt Elon Butler Texas Tech Alabama Memphis LSU| Mississippi State University | Belmont University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | Belmont | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $225 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Belmont | ||
| 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 Belmont based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 8,910 students)
Mississippi State vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 310.9% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Belmont than Mississippi State University ($38,000.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Belmont ($15,364 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 24.7% lower than costs at Belmont University ($10,964 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Belmont University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($22,080 vs. $14,252)
Mississippi State vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 18 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Mississippi State University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,500)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $1,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($21,780 vs. $23,250)
- Belmont graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($225 vs. $240)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/