College comparison

Mississippi State University vs University of Hawaii at Manoa

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	University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
Acceptance rateMississippi State University is more selective	78%	87%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	1081–1293
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	15,029
Avg net price	$17,595	$15,664
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Hawaii at Manoa reports higher median earnings	$51,513	$57,624
Graduation rate	67%	64%
Median debt	$22,142	$18,500
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Mississippi State University or University of Hawaii at Manoa harder to get into?

Mississippi State University is more selective: Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and University of Hawaii at Manoa's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mississippi State University vs University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and 1081–1293 at University of Hawaii at Manoa. 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.