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Overview |
Mississippi State | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 65% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $144 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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 Vanderbilt based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 13,710 students)
Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 528.6% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.8% higher at Vanderbilt than Mississippi State University ($58,130.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Vanderbilt ($15,364 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 81.2% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($10,964 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Vanderbilt University (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 278.4% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($53,932 vs. $14,252)
Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 358 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Mississippi State University (92% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $35,600 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $47,500)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $23,250)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($144 vs. $240)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/