Institutional Characteristics
Next 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.
Compare Selected Schools
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $12,619 for State residents and $16,474 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 72.20% and graduation rate is 51.00%. Next table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Compare Selected Schools
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi State University | $8,910 / $23,950 | 54% | 61% | 17:1 | 6,106 | |
| 2 | Mississippi College | $18,800 | 42% | 57% | 15:1 | 6,106 | |
| 3 | University of Mississippi | $8,828 / $25,100 | 88% | 66% | 17:1 | 6,106 | |
| 4 | Millsaps College | $41,314 | 69% | 72% | 9:1 | 6,106 | |
| 5 | William Carey University | $12,750 | 55% | 47% | 14:1 | 6,106 | |
| 6 | Delta State University | $7,671 / $7,671 | 94% | 39% | 12:1 | 6,106 | |
| 7 | University of Southern Mississippi | $8,896 / $10,896 | 97% | 49% | 17:1 | 6,106 | |
| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | $7,525 / $7,525 | 97% | 40% | 13:1 | 6,106 | |
| 9 | Jackson State University | $8,445 / $9,445 | 68% | 38% | 15:1 | 6,106 | |
| 10 | Alcorn State University | $7,290 / $7,290 | 58% | 41% | 18:1 | 6,106 | |
| Average | $12,619 / $16,474 | 72.20% | 51.00% | 14.70:1 | 6,106 | ||
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.