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Overview |
Mississippi State | Pitt | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 22,657 students)
Mississippi State vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 108.5% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Pitt than Mississippi State University ($38,520.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Pitt ($16,480 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 9.2% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,293 vs. $13,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 28.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($13,532 vs. $10,551)
Mississippi State vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 132 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Mississippi State vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Mississippi State University (79% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,909)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/