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Overview |
Mississippi State | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 2,903 students)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 148.5% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Mississippi State than Southern Adventist University ($25,294.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Southern Adventist University ($15,364 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 31.6% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($8,330 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Mississippi State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($14,252 vs. $14,000)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Mississippi State .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Southern Adventist University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,600)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/