| Marshall vs. Southern Mississippi |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#344 in National Universities #6 in West Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #288 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate 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 | ||
| expensive$8,942 West Virginia Residents $20,294 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,160 West Virginia Residents $22,024 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State |
| More$10,023 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,595 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter96.88% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.84% |
| Favorable25.24% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.15% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 | ||
| Smaller10,691 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,526 |
| Smaller7,952 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,258 |
| Smaller2,739 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,268 |
| Smaller1,990 | Online Student Population | Larger3,954 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,504) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,049 | Number of faculties | 794 |
| Lower$74,238 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,841 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.