University of Mississippi vs University of Southern Mississippi

University, MS · Hattiesburg, MS · Source: IPEDS federal database

	University of Mississippi	University of Southern Mississippi
Acceptance Rate	96.6%	99.1%
In-State Tuition	$9,772	$9,998
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,600	$11,998
Average Net Price	$15,045	$15,095
Graduation Rate	72.0%	49.0%
Total Enrollment	26,449	13,170
Student-Faculty Ratio	18	18

GradFax Analysis

University of Mississippi accepts 96.6% of applicants. University of Southern Mississippi accepts 99.1%. Tuition is close: $9,772 at University of Mississippi, $9,998 at University of Southern Mississippi. University of Mississippi graduates 72% of students in 6 years. University of Southern Mississippi graduates 49%.

Bottom Line

Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.

Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, University of Mississippi or University of Southern Mississippi?▼

University of Mississippi. It accepts 96.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is University of Mississippi or University of Southern Mississippi more affordable?▼

University of Mississippi, on average. After aid, students pay $15,045/year versus $15,095/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?▼

University of Mississippi: 72% of students finish in 6 years. University of Southern Mississippi is at 49%.

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.