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Overview |
Mississippi State | URI | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | URI | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Mississippi State | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than URI based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 17,473 students)
Mississippi State vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at URI than Mississippi State University ($32,068.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than URI ($15,364 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($10,964 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Rhode Island (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 7.5% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($14,252 vs. $13,257)
Mississippi State vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 63 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.58) as students at URI (3.58)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or URI? 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 URI and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Mississippi State University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $8,700 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $188 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,438)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/