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Overview |
UD | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
UD | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
UD | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UD | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 22,649 students)
UD vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Mississippi State?
- University of Delaware is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at UD than Mississippi State University ($35,890.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than UD ($15,364 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 29.8% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($10,964 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Delaware (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 15.2% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($14,252 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 58 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Mississippi State University (78% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $13,800 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $953 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,203)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/