College comparison

Mississippi State University vs University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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 North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
Acceptance rateMississippi State University is more selective	78%	80%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	1140–1330
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	24,453
Avg net price	$17,595	$15,435
Median earnings (10 yr)University of North Carolina at Charlotte reports higher median earnings	$51,513	$57,289
Graduation rate	67%	69%
Median debt	$22,142	$21,500
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Mississippi State University or University of North Carolina at Charlotte harder to get into?

Mississippi State University is more selective: Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and University of North Carolina at Charlotte's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mississippi State University vs University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and 1140–1330 at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 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.