College comparison

Mississippi State University vs The University of Texas at El Paso

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 El Paso El Paso, TX
Acceptance rateMississippi State University is more selective	78%	100%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	860–1080
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	21,005
Avg net price	$17,595	$9,403
Median earnings (10 yr)Mississippi State University reports higher median earnings	$51,513	$50,923
Graduation rate	67%	50%
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 El Paso harder to get into?

Mississippi State University is more selective: Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and The University of Texas at El Paso's is approximately 100% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and 860–1080 at The University of Texas at El Paso. 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.