College comparison

Mississippi State University vs The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
Acceptance rateMississippi State University is more selective	78%	81%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	1013–1210
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	10,074
Avg net price	$17,595	$14,265
Median earnings (10 yr)Mississippi State University reports higher median earnings	$51,513	$51,151
Graduation rate	67%	50%
Median debt	$22,142	$19,500
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Mississippi State University or The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga harder to get into?

Mississippi State University is more selective: Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's is approximately 81% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mississippi State University vs The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and 1013–1210 at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. 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.