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Overview |
Arkansas | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 22,649 students)
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Arkansas than Mississippi State University ($25,420.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Arkansas ($15,364 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,964 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Arkansas (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 68.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($14,252 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 14 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Arkansas (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $2,900 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,500)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/