| Southern Mississippi vs. Marshall |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#288 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #344 in National Universities #6 in West Virginia 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 | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,162 West Virginia Residents $20,342 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,510 West Virginia Residents $22,192 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,424 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,613 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,040 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier99.12% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter95.73% |
| Lower24.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.06% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,170 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,958 |
| Larger10,193 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,146 |
| Larger2,977 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,812 |
| Larger4,140 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,413 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| 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: 2,042) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,504) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 850 | Number of faculty | 1,049 |
| Higher$77,827 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,321 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.