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Overview |
Alabama | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 22,657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $9,665 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $26,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $12,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $13,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
Alabama | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 20,877 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 15,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1110/1410 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Mississippi State | ||
| 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 22,657 students)
Alabama vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Mississippi State?
- The University of Alabama is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Alabama than Mississippi State University ($32,400.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Alabama ($16,480 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 20.7% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,293 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than The University of Alabama (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 21.1% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($16,394 vs. $13,532)
Alabama vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 41 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Alabama (75.8%)
Alabama vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Mississippi State University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $2,400 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,750)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/