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UO Portland State University Ole Miss Colorado State Western Washington University Auburn University of Portland OIT Washington State UW-Seattle U of A Texas Tech| Mississippi State University | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | OSU | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 35,622 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $11,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $21,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $9,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 22,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi State | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | OSU | ||
| 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 22,657 students)
Mississippi State vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($11,145.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at OSU than Mississippi State University ($33,315.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than OSU ($16,480 vs. $21,868)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 22.6% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($12,293 vs. $15,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Oregon State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 36.4% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($13,532 vs. $9,922)
Mississippi State vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 27 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Mississippi State (76.3%)
Mississippi State vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or OSU? 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 OSU and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than Mississippi State University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/