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Overview |
Mississippi State | UB | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UB | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 22,657 students)
Mississippi State vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UB?
- Mississippi State University is 36.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($9,665.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at UB than Mississippi State University ($26,860.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than UB ($16,480 vs. $20,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 36.3% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($12,293 vs. $16,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University at Buffalo (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 35.4% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($13,532 vs. $9,996)
Mississippi State vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 33 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than UB (69.3%)
Mississippi State vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UB? 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 UB and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Mississippi State University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $10,900 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $47,500)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- UB graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/