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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $240 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 85.7% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 408% higher at Mississippi State than Southern University and A & M College ($25,294.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Southern University and A & M College ($15,364 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 17.1% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($9,366 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Southern University and A & M College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 89.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($14,252 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 229 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Southern University and A & M College (60% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $38,000)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $30,750)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($240 vs. $317)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/