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Overview |
Mississippi State | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $224 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Nebraska?
- Mississippi State University is 19% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Mississippi State than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($25,294.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Nebraska ($15,364 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 13.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,964 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 30.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($14,252 vs. $10,941)
Mississippi State vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 5 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Mississippi State University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $2,100 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,500)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($21,700 vs. $23,250)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($224 vs. $240)
- More Nebraska 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/