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Overview |
WSU | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $240 |
Diversity |
WSU | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 40% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 22,649 students)
WSU vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Mississippi State?
- Wayne State University is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at WSU than Mississippi State University ($29,622.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Mississippi State ($15,347 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 3.3% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,964 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Wayne State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 34.4% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($14,252 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 70 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
WSU vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Wayne State University (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,500)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $992 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,250)
- WSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/