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Overview |
Mississippi State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Stillwater, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 26,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | okstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $5,417 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $20,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $18,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $9,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 19,612 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 13,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 33.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (26,043 students vs. 22,657 students)
Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
- Mississippi State University is 78.4% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,665.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Mississippi State than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($26,430.00 vs. $20,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ($16,480 vs. $18,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 8.8% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($11,300 vs. $12,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($13,532 vs. $9,459)
Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 22 points higher than at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (1118)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.9%)
Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is higher than Mississippi State University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn on average $5,800 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $47,500)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/