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Overview |
Mississippi State | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1290/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $271 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Rhodes College | ||
| 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (22,657 students vs. 1,952 students)
Mississippi State vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 459.6% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($54,082.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at Rhodes College than Mississippi State University ($54,082.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Rhodes College ($16,480 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 5% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($12,293 vs. $12,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 177.4% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($37,543 vs. $13,532)
Mississippi State vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 166 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Rhodes College (49.7%)
Mississippi State vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Mississippi State University (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $2,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,217)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/