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Overview |
Mississippi State | UH | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $204 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UH | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UH?
- Mississippi State University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Mississippi State than University of Houston ($25,294.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Mississippi State ($14,056 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 5.2% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($10,418 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Houston (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 24.4% larger than aid received University of Houston ($14,252 vs. $11,457)
Mississippi State vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 14 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UH (3.46)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than UH (66.2%)
Mississippi State vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UH? 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 UH and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Houston (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $11,500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,250)
- UH graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($204 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/