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Western Kentucky University vs University Of Southern Mississippi

Compare the rivalry schools - Western Kentucky University and University of Southern Mississippi.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Bowling Green, KY and University of Southern Mississippi is a Public, 4-years school located in Hattiesburg, MS. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Western Kentucky University (96.95% acceptance rate) is tighter than University of Southern Mississippi (98.84% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Western Kentucky University (16,493 students) is larger than University of Southern Mississippi (13,526 students).
  • Western Kentucky University has more expensive tuition & fees of $27,000 than University of Southern Mississippi($11,618).
  • Western Kentucky University has more full-time faculties of 658 faculties than University of Southern Mississippi(629 facluties).
Western Kentucky University vs University Of Southern Mississippi
Western Kentucky UniversityUniversity of Southern Mississippi
LocationBowling Green, KYHattiesburg, MS
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$27,000
$11,436 for Kentucky residents		$11,618
$9,618 for Mississippi residents
Graduate Tuition$18,340
$12,140 for Kentucky residents		$11,618
$9,618 for Mississippi residents
Test Scores1,0700
Acceptance Rate97%99%
Admission Yield38%18%
Student Population16,493
14,440 undergraduate		13,526
10,258 undergraduate
Number of Faculty658 Full-time
267 part-time		629 Full-time
165 part-time
Number of Staffs1,757 Full-time
590 part-time		2,100 Full-time
395 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 115 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$8,499$8,595
Graduation Rate51%51%
Transfer-out Rate24%0%
Retention Rate77%70%

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