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NMSU vs. Southern Mississippi

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New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM
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University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$8,147 New Mexico Residents
$25,271 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$9,618 Mississippi Residents
$11,618 Out-of-State
expensive$6,579 New Mexico Residents
$19,421 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$9,618 Mississippi Residents
$11,618 Out-of-State
More$13,392Average Financial Aid AmountLess$8,595
Admission
1,020 SAT
20 ACT
Test Scores-
Tighter78.05%Acceptance RateEasier98.84%
Favorable18.78%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower18.15%
High School GPA
High School Rank
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
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger14,268Total EnrollmentSmaller13,526
Larger11,591Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller10,258
Smaller2,677Graduate Student PopulationLarger3,268
Smaller2,815Online Student PopulationLarger3,954
Completion & Outcomes
Lower50%Graduate RateHigher51%
Higher72%Retention RateLower70%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
More Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty15 to 1
857Number of faculties794
Higher$86,820Average Faculty SalaryLower$74,841
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.