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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Ole Miss Furman| Mississippi State University | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | Clemson | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 22,657 students)
Mississippi State vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Clemson than Mississippi State University ($37,982.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Clemson ($16,480 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,293 vs. $12,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Clemson University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Clemson University ($13,532 vs. $10,599)
Mississippi State vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 135 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Mississippi State vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Clemson? 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 Clemson and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Mississippi State University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $47,500)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Clemson graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/