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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Ole Miss Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU| Mississippi State University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi State | JMU | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $216 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mississippi State | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 22,224 students)
Mississippi State vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or JMU?
- Mississippi State University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Mississippi State than James Madison University ($25,294.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than JMU ($15,364 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 9.8% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,964 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 41.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($14,252 vs. $10,081)
Mississippi State vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 6 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or JMU? 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 JMU and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Mississippi State University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $47,500)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $2,351 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,250)
- JMU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($216 vs. $240)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/