Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Mississippi. By school type, there are 7 public and 3 private schools in best schools in Mississippi. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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1 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
2 | Mississippi College | Clinton, MS | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
3 | University of Mississippi | University, MS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
4 | Millsaps College | Jackson, MS | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
5 | William Carey University | Hattiesburg, MS | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
6 | Delta State University | Cleveland, MS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
7 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
8 | Mississippi University for Women | Columbus, MS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
9 | Jackson State University | Jackson, MS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
10 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Mississippi is $12,702 for State residents and $17,315 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 74.50% and graduation rate is 54.10%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
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1 | Mississippi State University | $9,220 / $24,900 | 80% | 64% | 17:1 | 22,986 |
2 | Mississippi College | $20,364 | 29% | 65% | 15:1 | 4,667 |
3 | University of Mississippi | $9,044 / $25,886 | 88% | 67% | 17:1 | 21,014 |
4 | Millsaps College | $42,960 | 70% | 68% | 9:1 | 712 |
5 | William Carey University | $14,100 | 55% | 53% | 14:1 | 5,472 |
6 | Delta State University | $7,671 / $8,360 | 100% | 39% | 12:1 | 2,999 |
7 | University of Southern Mississippi | $9,204 / $11,204 | 96% | 50% | 17:1 | 14,606 |
8 | Mississippi University for Women | $7,525 / $7,756 | 99% | 46% | 13:1 | 2,704 |
9 | Jackson State University | $8,445 / $9,445 | 90% | 44% | 15:1 | 6,921 |
10 | Alcorn State University | $7,290 / $8,176 | 38% | 45% | 18:1 | 3,230 |
Average | $12,702 / $17,315 | 74.50% | 54.10% | 14.70:1 | 8,531 |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Mississippiand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.