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Overview |
Louisville | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Louisville | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $240 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Mississippi State?
- University of Louisville is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Louisville than Mississippi State University ($28,670.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Louisville ($15,364 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 2.8% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($10,668 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Louisville (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 16.7% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($14,252 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 19 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Louisville vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Louisville (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $3,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($19,656 vs. $23,250)
- Louisville graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($203 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/