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Overview |
Mississippi State | CBU | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Mississippi State | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Mississippi State | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 1,934 students)
Mississippi State vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 284.1% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at CBU than Mississippi State University ($35,520.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than CBU ($15,364 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 7.3% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($10,220 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 89.2% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($26,964 vs. $14,252)
Mississippi State vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 35 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or CBU? 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 CBU and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Christian Brothers University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/