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Overview |
Mississippi State | UNCW | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UNCW | ||
| 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 UNCW based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 17,843 students)
Mississippi State vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UNCW?
- Mississippi State University is 108.1% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Mississippi State than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($25,294.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than UNCW ($15,364 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 10.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,964 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 129.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($14,252 vs. $6,217)
Mississippi State vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 22 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than UNCW (68.8%)
Mississippi State vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Mississippi State University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- UNCW graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/