| Southern Mississippi vs. Alcorn State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#288 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #43 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,785 Mississippi Residents $8,785 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,520 Mississippi Residents $9,520 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,424 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,198 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 840 SAT 16 ACT |
| Easier99.12% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.33% |
| Favorable24.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.60% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,170 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,995 |
| Larger10,193 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,532 |
| Larger2,977 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller463 |
| Larger4,140 | Online Student Population | Smaller642 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,747) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 850 | Number of faculty | 214 |
| Higher$77,827 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$65,133 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.