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Overview |
Mississippi State | Lee University | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 3,680 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $21,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $21,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $9,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $14,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 2,150 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 1,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Lee University | ||
| 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 Lee University based on total student enrollment (22,657 students vs. 3,680 students)
Mississippi State vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Lee University?
- Lee University is 127.2% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($21,960.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Mississippi State than Lee University ($26,430.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Lee University ($16,480 vs. $20,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 31.6% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($9,340 vs. $12,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Lee University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($14,251 vs. $13,532)
Mississippi State vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 52 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Lee University (72.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Lee University? 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 Lee University and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Lee University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $37,100)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/