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<p>Acceptance rate is not a reliable indicator of admission selectivity. For example, the [list</a> of 100 lowest acceptance rates](<a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/lowest-acceptance-rate/page+4]list”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/lowest-acceptance-rate/page+4) includes some Mississippi public universities with acceptance rates lower than 40%, but Mississippi public universities auto-admit students with a 2.50 HS GPA with 20 ACT or 940 SAT CR+M (and lower minimums for Mississippi residents). Of course, cost and financial aid is another dimension to consider.</p>