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Overview |
Mississippi State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $226 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 13% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Mississippi State University ($30,441.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($15,364 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 0.7% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($10,890 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Missouri Columbia (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 23.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($14,252 vs. $11,545)
Mississippi State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 63 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Mississippi State University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $6,700 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $1,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($21,883 vs. $23,250)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($226 vs. $240)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/