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Overview |
Mississippi State | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 19,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $10,715 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $20,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $15,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $11,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 16,903 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 13,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Rowan University | ||
| 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 Rowan University based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 19,535 students)
Mississippi State vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Rowan University?
- Rowan University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Mississippi State than Rowan University ($25,294.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Rowan University ($15,364 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 45.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($10,964 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Rowan University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 26.7% larger than aid received Rowan University ($14,252 vs. $11,246)
Mississippi State vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 75 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Rowan University? 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 Rowan University and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Mississippi State University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $47,500)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/