| Southern Mississippi vs. Middle Tennessee State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#288 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #296 in National Universities #15 in Tennessee 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,266 Tennessee Residents $31,574 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,718 Tennessee Residents $29,700 Out-of-State |
| More$9,424 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,093 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier99.12% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter69.09% |
| Lower24.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.41% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,170 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,488 |
| Smaller10,193 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,042 |
| Larger2,977 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,446 |
| Larger4,140 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,076 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| 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: 2,518) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 850 | Number of faculty | 1,200 |
| Lower$77,827 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$87,588 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.