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Overview |
Mississippi State | VCU | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 34.7% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at VCU than Mississippi State University ($33,726.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than VCU ($15,364 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 12% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,964 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Virginia Commonwealth University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,252 vs. $12,583)
Mississippi State vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 43 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or VCU? 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 VCU and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates of Mississippi State University and VCU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($47,500 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University and Mississippi State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- Virginia Commonwealth University and Mississippi State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/