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Overview |
Mississippi State | UofSC | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 22,657 students)
Mississippi State vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at UofSC than Mississippi State University ($34,534.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than UofSC ($16,480 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 2.2% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,293 vs. $12,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of South Carolina Columbia (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 100.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($13,532 vs. $6,762)
Mississippi State vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 80 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than UofSC (61.5%)
Mississippi State vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Mississippi State University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $4,200 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $47,500)
- University of South Carolina Columbia and Mississippi State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- University of South Carolina Columbia and Mississippi State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More UofSC 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/