College comparison

Mississippi State University vs The University of Texas at Dallas

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 Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX
Acceptance rateThe University of Texas at Dallas is more selective	78%	65%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	1160–1410
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	21,751
Avg net price	$17,595	$18,267
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of Texas at Dallas reports higher median earnings	$51,513	$68,227
Graduation rate	67%	76%
Median debt	$22,142	$18,000
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Mississippi State University or The University of Texas at Dallas harder to get into?

The University of Texas at Dallas is more selective: Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and The University of Texas at Dallas's is approximately 65% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mississippi State University vs The University of Texas at Dallas?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and 1160–1410 at The University of Texas at Dallas. 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.