Columbus, MS · Hattiesburg, MS · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Mississippi University for Women | University of Southern Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.3% | 99.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $8,492 | $9,998 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $8,492 | $11,998 |
| Average Net Price | $12,487 | $15,095 |
| Graduation Rate | 47.0% | 49.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 2,193 | 13,170 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 10 | 18 |
GradFax Analysis
Mississippi University for Women accepts 90.3% of applicants. University of Southern Mississippi accepts 99.1%. Mississippi University for Women's in-state tuition is $8,492. University of Southern Mississippi's is $9,998. Mississippi University for Women is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 47% at Mississippi University for Women, 49% at University of Southern Mississippi.
Bottom Line
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Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Mississippi University for Women. It accepts 90.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Mississippi University for Women, on average. After aid, students pay $12,487/year versus $15,095/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of Southern Mississippi: 49% of students finish in 6 years. Mississippi University for Women is at 47%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.