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Texas A&M Arkansas Ole Miss Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas Alabama Auburn LSU University of Missouri-Columbia UT Austin Texas Tech Baylor| Mississippi State University | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | OU | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | OU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi State | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | OU | ||
| 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or OU?
- Mississippi State University is 88% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Mississippi State than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($25,294.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than OU ($15,364 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 43.9% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,964 vs. $15,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University as University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 34.9% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($14,252 vs. $10,561)
Mississippi State vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 64 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than OU (72.9%)
Mississippi State vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or OU? 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 OU and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Mississippi State University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $11,800 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $47,500)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- OU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/