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Overview |
Mississippi State | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $140 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Utah State University | ||
| 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
- Utah State University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (27,943 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Utah State University?
- Mississippi State University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Mississippi State than Utah State University ($25,294.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Mississippi State ($14,577 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 33.2% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($8,232 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Utah State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 45.3% larger than aid received Utah State University ($14,252 vs. $9,808)
Mississippi State vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 56 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Utah State University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Utah State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,500)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $9,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($13,610 vs. $23,250)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($140 vs. $240)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/