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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Ole Miss UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Auburn Minnesota| University of Iowa | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Iowa | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $240 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Iowa is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 22,649 students)
Iowa vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Iowa than Mississippi State University ($30,674.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Iowa ($15,364 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,964 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Iowa (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 43.1% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($14,252 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 24 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Iowa vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Mississippi State University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $12,300 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,500)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $1,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($21,616 vs. $23,250)
- Iowa graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($223 vs. $240)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/