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Overview |
Mississippi State | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 61% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $193 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Texas A&M | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 22,657 students)
Mississippi State vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Texas A&M?
- Mississippi State University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($9,665.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Texas A&M than Mississippi State University ($36,428.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Texas A&M ($16,480 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($12,293 vs. $13,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Texas A&M University College Station (96% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($13,532 vs. $11,607)
Mississippi State vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 72 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Texas A&M (63.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Mississippi State University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $18,100 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $47,500)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,250)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/