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Overview |
UConn | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 22,657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $9,665 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $26,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $12,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $13,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 96% |
Admission |
UConn | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 20,877 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 15,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1110/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
UConn | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 22,657 students)
UConn vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Mississippi State?
- University of Connecticut is 69% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at UConn than Mississippi State University ($39,000.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than UConn ($16,480 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 13.9% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,293 vs. $13,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Connecticut (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 25.5% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($16,989 vs. $13,532)
UConn vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 110 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Mississippi State University (83% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $14,500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- UConn graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/