| Southern Mississippi vs. Ole Miss |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#288 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #183 in National Universities #3 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,412 Mississippi Residents $26,980 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,412 Mississippi Residents $26,980 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,595 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,079 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier98.84% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter97.38% |
| Lower18.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.55% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller13,526 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,300 |
| Smaller10,258 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,302 |
| Smaller3,268 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,998 |
| Larger3,954 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,808 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher67% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| 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: 5,479) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,976) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 794 | Number of faculties | 2,218 |
| Lower$74,841 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$87,066 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.