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Overview |
Mississippi State | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Texas Tech | ||
| 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
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Texas Tech?
- Mississippi State University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Mississippi State than Texas Tech University ($25,294.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Texas Tech ($15,364 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 4.8% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($10,460 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Texas Tech University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 52.3% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($14,252 vs. $9,359)
Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 6 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Texas 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 Texas Tech and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Mississippi State University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $47,500)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/