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Overview |
Mississippi State | Utah | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $155 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Utah | ||
| 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
- University of Utah is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Utah?
- Mississippi State University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Utah than Mississippi State University ($28,697.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Mississippi State ($12,399 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Utah ($10,964 vs. $11,437)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than Mississippi State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 47% larger than aid received University of Utah ($14,252 vs. $9,696)
Mississippi State vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 10 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Utah students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Utah? 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 Utah and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Utah (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $13,800 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $47,500)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,250)
- Utah graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($155 vs. $240)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/