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Overview |
Mississippi State | UNCG | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $235 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 17,978 students)
Mississippi State vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UNCG?
- Mississippi State University is 109.1% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Mississippi State than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($25,294.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Mississippi State ($10,979 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 10.5% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($9,924 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 72.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($14,252 vs. $8,257)
Mississippi State vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 105 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $513 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($22,737 vs. $23,250)
- UNCG graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($235 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/