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Overview |
Mississippi State | UTC | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $214 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UTC | ||
| 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 UTC based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 11,283 students)
Mississippi State vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UTC?
- Mississippi State University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Mississippi State than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($25,294.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Mississippi State ($14,417 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 15.4% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($9,500 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 53.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($14,252 vs. $9,309)
Mississippi State vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 53 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UTC? 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 UTC and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,250)
- UTC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/