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Overview |
Mississippi State | UNM | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UNM | ||
| 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 21,953 students)
Mississippi State vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UNM?
- Mississippi State University is 35.9% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Mississippi State than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($25,294.00 vs. $25,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Mississippi State ($10,633 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 0.4% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($10,916 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of New Mexico Main Campus (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 53.6% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($14,252 vs. $9,280)
Mississippi State vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 100 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UNM? 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 UNM and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- UNM graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/