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Overview |
Mississippi State | UC | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UC | ||
| 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at UC than Mississippi State University ($26,862.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than UC ($15,364 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 17.2% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,964 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 63.2% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($14,252 vs. $8,733)
Mississippi State vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 25 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UC? 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 UC and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- UC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/