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Overview |
UE | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UE | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
UE | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
UE | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UE | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UE | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 2,017 students)
UE vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Mississippi State?
- University of Evansville is 333.6% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at UE than Mississippi State University ($40,100.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than UE ($15,364 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 26.2% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,964 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 139% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($34,067 vs. $14,252)
UE vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 17 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming UE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
UE vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Mississippi State University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,000)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/