College comparison

Mississippi State University vs Northern Arizona 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	Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
Acceptance rateMississippi State University is more selective	78%	90%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	22,903
Avg net price	$17,595	$14,158
Median earnings (10 yr)Northern Arizona University reports higher median earnings	$51,513	$54,384
Graduation rate	67%	61%
Median debt	$22,142	$19,000
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Mississippi State University or Northern Arizona University harder to get into?

Mississippi State University is more selective: Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and Northern Arizona University's is approximately 90% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and — at Northern Arizona 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.