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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU Ole Miss Mason Auburn WCU UofSC Georgia State| Mississippi State University | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 60% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UNC Charlotte?
- Mississippi State University is 142.6% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Mississippi State than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($25,294.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Mississippi State ($13,951 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 17.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($10,964 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 80.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($14,252 vs. $7,907)
Mississippi State vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 47 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn on average $1,100 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,500)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- UNC Charlotte graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte 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/