| Southern Mississippi vs. Jackson State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#288 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #336 in National Universities #9 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,090 Mississippi Residents $10,110 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,795 Mississippi Residents $9,795 Out-of-State |
| More$8,595 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,977 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier98.84% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.64% |
| Favorable18.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.15% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | ||
| Larger13,526 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,906 |
| Larger10,258 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,927 |
| Larger3,268 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,979 |
| Larger3,954 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,865 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,604) |
| Faculties | ||
| 15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 794 | Number of faculties | 549 |
| Higher$74,841 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,455 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.