| Delta State vs. Southern Mississippi |
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|---|---|---|
#22 in Federal Region IV Universities #6 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #288 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,605 Mississippi Residents $8,605 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,605 Mississippi Residents $8,605 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State |
| More$8,863 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,595 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,120 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter98.61% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.84% |
| Favorable23.51% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.15% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,556 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,526 |
| Smaller1,889 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,258 |
| Smaller667 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,268 |
| Smaller776 | Online Student Population | Larger3,954 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| Lower64% | Retention Rate | Higher70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,277) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 232 | Number of faculties | 794 |
| Lower$64,164 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,841 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.