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	97.8%	99.4%
In-State Tuition	$9,412	$9,618
Out-of-State Tuition	$26,980	$11,618
Average Net Price	$14,946	$14,050
Graduation Rate	68.0%	51.0%

GradFax Analysis

University of Mississippi accepts 97.8% of applicants. University of Southern Mississippi accepts 99.4%. Tuition is close: $9,412 at University of Mississippi, $9,618 at University of Southern Mississippi. University of Mississippi graduates 68% of students in 6 years. University of Southern Mississippi graduates 51%.

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 97.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

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

University of Southern Mississippi, on average. After aid, students pay $14,050/year versus $14,946/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?▼

University of Mississippi: 68% of students finish in 6 years. University of Southern Mississippi is at 51%.

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.