College comparison

Mississippi State University vs University of Mississippi

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 Mississippi University, MS
Acceptance rateMississippi State University is more selective	78%	97%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	1000–1200
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	21,473
Avg net price	$17,595	$13,314
Median earnings (10 yr)Mississippi State University reports higher median earnings	$51,513	$50,994
Graduation rate	67%	72%
Median debt	$22,142	$20,000
Economic mobility	1.8%	1.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Mississippi State University or University of Mississippi harder to get into?

Mississippi State University is more selective: Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and University of Mississippi's is approximately 97% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and 1000–1200 at University of Mississippi. 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.