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Overview |
Mississippi State | Rust College | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $287 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Rust College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 755 students)
Mississippi State vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Rust College?
- Rust College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.5% higher at Mississippi State than Rust College ($25,294.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Mississippi State ($8,151 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 110.8% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($5,200 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Rust College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 66.7% larger than aid received Rust College ($14,252 vs. $8,549)
Mississippi State vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 360 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Rust 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 Rust College and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Rust College (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $22,400 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $25,100)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $4,587 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,837)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($240 vs. $287)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/