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Overview |
Mississippi State | Hunter | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $119 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 22,657 students)
Mississippi State vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Hunter?
- Mississippi State University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($9,665.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Mississippi State than CUNY Hunter College ($26,430.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Mississippi State ($4,127 vs. $16,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 8.6% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($11,324 vs. $12,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than CUNY Hunter College (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 40.6% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($13,532 vs. $9,624)
Mississippi State vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 25 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Accepted freshman Hunter 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 Hunter (54%)
Mississippi State vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than CUNY Hunter College (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,500)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $11,702 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($11,548 vs. $23,250)
- Hunter graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($119 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter 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/