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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland Ole Miss William & Mary VCU| Mississippi State University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 55% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $247 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 22,657 students)
Mississippi State vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Virginia Tech than Mississippi State University ($33,310.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Virginia Tech ($16,480 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 21.1% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,293 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Virginia Tech (96% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 58.4% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($13,532 vs. $8,542)
Mississippi State vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 70 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Mississippi State vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Mississippi State University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $17,500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $716 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,966)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($240 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/