College comparison

Middle Tennessee 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	Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN	University of Mississippi University, MS
Acceptance rateMiddle Tennessee State University is more selective	69%	97%
SAT (25–75)	1010–1230	1000–1200
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	16,301	21,473
Avg net price	$13,359	$13,314
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Mississippi reports higher median earnings	$48,541	$50,994
Graduation rate	54%	72%
Median debt	$20,000	$20,000
Economic mobility	1.1%	1.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

Middle Tennessee State University is more selective: Middle Tennessee State University's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and University of Mississippi's is approximately 97% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1010–1230 at Middle Tennessee 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.