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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Ole Miss Baylor UTSA Florida OU| Mississippi State University | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 30,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #244 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $40,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $13,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $14,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 62% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 29,366 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 19,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1170/1410 | ||
| 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 | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $193 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UT Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Dallas is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (30,885 students vs. 22,657 students)
Mississippi State vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at UT Dallas than Mississippi State University ($40,064.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Mississippi State ($13,464 vs. $16,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 12.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($12,293 vs. $13,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than The University of Texas at Dallas (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 8.2% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($14,643 vs. $13,532)
Mississippi State vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 125 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than UT Dallas (65.5%)
Mississippi State vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UT Dallas? 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 Dallas and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than Mississippi State University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $11,500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,500)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,250)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/