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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ole Miss Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa Auburn UofSC Clemson| Mississippi State University | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | Miami | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $255 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (22,657 students vs. 18,618 students)
Mississippi State vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Miami?
- Miami University is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Miami than Mississippi State University ($36,851.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Miami ($16,480 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 36% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,293 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Miami University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Miami University ($13,532 vs. $12,685)
Mississippi State vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 119 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Mississippi State (76.3%)
Mississippi State vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Miami? 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 Miami and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Mississippi State University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,750)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($240 vs. $255)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/