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Colorado State Ole Miss UW CU Boulder Auburn The University of Montana Utah Boise State UO Idaho Texas Tech Alabama| Mississippi State University | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | MSU | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $248 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 16,681 students)
Mississippi State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or MSU?
- Mississippi State University is 58.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at MSU than Mississippi State University ($27,391.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than MSU ($15,364 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 3.1% lower than costs at Montana State University ($10,964 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 147.9% larger than aid received Montana State University ($14,252 vs. $5,749)
Mississippi State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 9 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MSU (3.5)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than MSU (73.3%)
Mississippi State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or MSU? 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 MSU and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Montana State University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,800)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/