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Overview |
Mississippi State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $165 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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 Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 9,902 students)
Mississippi State vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Tennessee Tech?
- Mississippi State University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Mississippi State than Tennessee Technological University ($25,294.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Mississippi State ($15,188 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 4.4% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($10,502 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 68.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($14,252 vs. $8,471)
Mississippi State vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 38 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Tennessee Technological University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,250)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($165 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/