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ASU Ole Miss San Diego State Auburn NAU CU Boulder University of Nevada-Reno Utah ISU UO GCU WSU| University of Arizona | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 22,657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $9,665 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $26,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $13,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
U of A | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 20,877 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 15,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $240 |
Diversity |
U of A | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 43% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 22,657 students)
U of A vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Mississippi State?
- University of Arizona is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at U of A than Mississippi State University ($39,340.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than U of A ($16,480 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 17.1% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,293 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Mississippi State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 22% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($16,511 vs. $13,532)
U of A vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Mississippi State (76.3%)
U of A vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than Mississippi State University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $6,500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- U of A graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/