| Southern Mississippi vs. WKU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#288 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,652 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State |
| More$9,424 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,368 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 930 SAT 18 ACT |
| Easier99.12% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter93.87% |
| Lower24.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.18% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller13,170 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,291 |
| Smaller10,193 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,151 |
| Larger2,977 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,140 |
| Larger4,140 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,505 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| 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: 4,942) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 850 | Number of faculty | 942 |
| Higher$77,827 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,212 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.