- Both Belhaven University and William Carey University are private.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- Belhaven University has more expensive tuition of $29,195 than William Carey University ($14,685).
- William Carey University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.82% than Belhaven University (59.12%).
- Belhaven University has higher SAT scores of 1,165 than William Carey University (1,130).
- William Carey University is larger with 5,662 students than Belhaven University (3,627 students).
| Belhaven University View More Rivals | William Carey University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Mississippi | Rankings | #1 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Jackson, MS | Location | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,195 | Undergraduate | $14,685 |
| $11,430 | Graduate | $12,672 |
| $15,649 | Financial Aid | $10,513 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 59.12% | Acceptance Rate | 48.82% |
| 17.69% | Yield | 40.69% |
| 1,165 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,627 | Total Students | 5,662 |
| 1,501 | Undergraduate | 3,291 |
| 2,126 | Graduate | 2,371 |
| 2,158 | Online Enrollment | 1,241 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 67% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $42,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 579) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) $3,450 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $3,510 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 75 Full-time 423 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 209 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 303 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 493 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| $49,697 for Faculties $52,962 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,035 for Faculties $39,244 Part-time |