College comparison

Kent State University at Kent 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	Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
Acceptance rateMississippi State University is more selective	86%	78%
SAT (25–75)	1010–1240	1100–1350
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	19,320	18,397
Avg net price	$20,787	$17,595
Median earnings (10 yr)Mississippi State University reports higher median earnings	$45,388	$51,513
Graduation rate	64%	67%
Median debt	$24,500	$22,142
Economic mobility	—	1.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Kent State University at Kent or Mississippi State University harder to get into?

Mississippi State University is more selective: Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and Mississippi State University's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Kent State University at Kent vs Mississippi State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1010–1240 at Kent State University at Kent 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.