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Overview |
UIC | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
UIC | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $240 |
Diversity |
UIC | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UIC | 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 Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 22,649 students)
UIC vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Mississippi State?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at UIC than Mississippi State University ($25,578.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Mississippi State ($10,384 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 31.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,964 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Illinois at Chicago (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 3.2% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($14,252 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 48 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
UIC vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $14,400 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,250)
- UIC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/