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Overview |
Mississippi State | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UT Martin | ||
| 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 UT Martin based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 6,868 students)
Mississippi State vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UT Martin?
- Mississippi State University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Mississippi State than The University of Tennessee Martin ($25,294.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Mississippi State ($12,619 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 54.8% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($7,082 vs. $10,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University as The University of Tennessee Martin (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 53.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($14,252 vs. $9,261)
Mississippi State vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 90 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,100)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/