College comparison

University of Memphis 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	University of Memphis Memphis, TN	University of Mississippi University, MS
Acceptance rateUniversity of Memphis is more selective	72%	97%
SAT (25–75)	915–1180	1000–1200
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,701	21,473
Avg net price	$12,397	$13,314
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Mississippi reports higher median earnings	$48,458	$50,994
Graduation rate	51%	72%
Median debt	$23,300	$20,000
Economic mobility	1.2%	1.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Memphis or University of Mississippi harder to get into?

University of Memphis is more selective: University of Memphis's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and University of Mississippi's is approximately 97% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 915–1180 at University of Memphis 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.