| WKU vs. Southern Mississippi |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #288 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,499 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,595 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter96.95% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.84% |
| Favorable37.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.15% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger16,493 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,526 |
| Larger14,440 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,258 |
| Smaller2,053 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,268 |
| Smaller3,162 | Online Student Population | Larger3,954 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduate Rate | 51% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 925 | Number of faculties | 794 |
| Lower$70,087 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,841 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.