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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU Ole Miss LSU Miami Clemson| Florida State University | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida State | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $240 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | 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
- Florida State University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 22,649 students)
Florida State vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 129.9% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Mississippi State than Florida State University ($25,294.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Mississippi State ($14,003 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 5.7% lower than costs at Florida State University ($10,964 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Florida State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Florida State University ($14,252 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 75 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Mississippi State University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $47,500)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,250)
- Florida State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/