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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS Ole Miss Penn State ASU IU MSU Auburn| University of Colorado Boulder | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 41,432 | 22,657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,784 | $9,665 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,297 | $26,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,950 | $12,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,640 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,838 | $13,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 96% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,069 | 20,877 | ||
| Admitted | 46,692 | 15,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1420 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 43% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (41,432 students vs. 22,657 students)
CU Boulder vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Mississippi State?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 53% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($14,784.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at CU Boulder than Mississippi State University ($40,297.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than CU Boulder ($16,480 vs. $22,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 37.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($12,293 vs. $16,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Colorado Boulder (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 24.9% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($13,532 vs. $10,838)
CU Boulder vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 72 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Mississippi State (76.3%)
CU Boulder vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than Mississippi State University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $9,400 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,500)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/