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Overview |
Mississippi State | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Mississippi State | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Maryville College | ||
| 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 1,069 students)
Mississippi State vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 298.8% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Maryville College than Mississippi State University ($36,880.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Maryville College ($15,364 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 15.1% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,964 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 116% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($30,782 vs. $14,252)
Mississippi State vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 88 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Mississippi State vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Maryville College? 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 Maryville College and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Maryville College (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/