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Overview |
Mississippi State | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Lipscomb | ||
| 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 4,704 students)
Mississippi State vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 270.9% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Lipscomb than Mississippi State University ($34,304.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Lipscomb ($15,364 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 28% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,964 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 71.2% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($24,404 vs. $14,252)
Mississippi State vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 36 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb 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 (75.2%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Mississippi State vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Mississippi State University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $600 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/