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Overview |
Mississippi State | Memphis | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $261 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Memphis | ||
| 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Memphis based on total student enrollment (22,657 students vs. 21,736 students)
Mississippi State vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Memphis?
- Mississippi State University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($9,665.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.9% higher at Mississippi State than University of Memphis ($26,430.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Mississippi State ($13,656 vs. $16,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 18.8% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($10,344 vs. $12,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Memphis (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 20.5% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($13,532 vs. $11,234)
Mississippi State vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 111 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Mississippi State (76.3%)
Mississippi State vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Memphis (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,200)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,250)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/