College comparison

Mississippi State University vs University of Houston

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 Houston Houston, TX
Acceptance rateUniversity of Houston is more selective	78%	74%
SAT (25–75)	1100–1350	1160–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,397	38,380
Avg net price	$17,595	$14,276
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Houston reports higher median earnings	$51,513	$62,377
Graduation rate	67%	65%
Median debt	$22,142	$18,194
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of Houston is more selective: Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and University of Houston's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350 at Mississippi State University and 1160–1340 at University of Houston. 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.