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Overview |
KY State | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
KY State | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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 |
KY State | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $240 |
Diversity |
KY State | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KY State | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 40% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Mississippi State than Kentucky State University ($25,294.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Mississippi State ($11,473 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 35.8% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($8,076 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Mississippi State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($14,252 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 209 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
KY State vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Kentucky State University (60% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $16,500 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $31,000)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/