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Overview |
Mississippi State | UO | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $218 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | UO | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | UO | ||
| 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 Oregon is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or UO?
- University of Oregon is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at UO than Mississippi State University ($39,158.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than UO ($15,364 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 33.5% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($10,964 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Oregon (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 45.9% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($14,252 vs. $9,767)
Mississippi State vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 21 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or UO? 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 UO and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than Mississippi State University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $1,500 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $2,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($21,101 vs. $23,250)
- UO graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($218 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/