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Overview |
Mississippi State | Baruch | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 19,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $18,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $3,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $9,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 24,867 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 12,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 50.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $111 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Baruch based on total student enrollment (22,657 students vs. 19,698 students)
Mississippi State vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Baruch?
- Mississippi State University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($9,665.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Mississippi State than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($26,430.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Mississippi State ($3,989 vs. $16,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 52% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($12,293 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 37.1% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($13,532 vs. $9,867)
Mississippi State vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 90 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Baruch (50.5%)
Mississippi State vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Baruch? 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 Baruch and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Baruch is higher than Mississippi State University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $47,500)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $12,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($10,800 vs. $23,250)
- Baruch graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($111 vs. $240)
- More Baruch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/