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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Ole Miss Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC| Michigan State University | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
Michigan State | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 22,649 students)
Michigan State vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Mississippi State?
- Michigan State University is 64.3% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Michigan State than Mississippi State University ($41,778.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Michigan State ($15,364 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,964 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Michigan State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 64.1% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($14,252 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 19 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Michigan State vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Mississippi State University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $2,234 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,484)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/