College comparison

Mississippi State University vs Montana 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	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS	Montana State University Bozeman, MT
Acceptance rateMississippi State University is more selective	78%	82%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	1065–1285
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	14,451
Avg net price	$17,595	$22,499
Median earnings (10 yr)Montana State University reports higher median earnings	$51,513	$53,263
Graduation rate	67%	57%
Median debt	$22,142	$22,500
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Mississippi State University or Montana State University harder to get into?

Mississippi State University is more selective: Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and Montana State University's is approximately 82% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and 1065–1285 at Montana 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.