College comparison

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus vs Mississippi State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
Acceptance rateMississippi State University is more selective	81%	78%
SAT (25–75)	1000–1210	1100–1350
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,812	18,397
Avg net price	$24,022	$17,595
Median earnings (10 yr)Mississippi State University reports higher median earnings	$47,896	$51,513
Graduation rate	64%	67%
Median debt	$25,000	$22,142
Economic mobility	—	1.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus or Mississippi State University harder to get into?

Mississippi State University is more selective: Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 81% and Mississippi State University's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus vs Mississippi State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1000–1210 at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus and 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.