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Overview |
Mississippi State | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 14,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $7,997 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $26,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $14,915 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $7,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 14,243 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 13,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $200 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (22,657 students vs. 14,651 students)
Mississippi State vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Western Washington University?
- Mississippi State University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($9,665.00 vs. $7,997.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Western Washington University than Mississippi State University ($26,564.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Western Washington University ($16,480 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 21.3% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($12,293 vs. $14,915)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Western Washington University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 92.2% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($13,532 vs. $7,041)
Mississippi State vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 26 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Mississippi State (76.3%)
Mississippi State vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Western Washington 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 Western Washington University and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Mississippi State University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,500)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $3,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($19,413 vs. $23,250)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($200 vs. $240)
- More Western Washington 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/