College comparison

Mississippi State University vs Alabama

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	Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	78%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	1170–1400
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	33,227
Avg net price	$17,595	$22,420
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Mississippi State, MS	Tuscaloosa, AL

Quick answers

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

The University of Alabama is more selective: Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and The University of Alabama's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama. 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.