College comparison

Mississippi State University vs Nebraska

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	Nebraska Lincoln, NE
Acceptance rateMississippi State University is more selective	78%	87%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	1098–1330
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	19,178
Avg net price	$17,595	$17,747
Median earnings (10 yr)Nebraska reports higher median earnings	$51,513	$56,887
Graduation rate	67%	67%
Median debt	$22,142	$21,000
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Mississippi State University or University of Nebraska-Lincoln harder to get into?

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and 1098–1330 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 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.