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Overview |
Mississippi State | WCU | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | WCU | ||
| 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 17,275 students)
Mississippi State vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or WCU?
- Mississippi State University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Mississippi State than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($25,294.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than WCU ($15,364 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 29.8% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,964 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 161.8% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($14,252 vs. $5,443)
Mississippi State vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 68 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or WCU? 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 WCU and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Mississippi State University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/