- Both Delta State University (Delta State) and University of Southern Mississippi are public.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- University of Southern Mississippi has more expensive tuition of $11,618 than Delta State ($8,605).
- Delta State has tighter acceptance rate of 86.92% than University of Southern Mississippi (98.43%).
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger with 13,526 students than Delta State (2,556 students).
Delta State University View More Rivals | University of Southern Mississippi View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Mississippi | Rankings | #175 in National Universities #6 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cleveland, MS | Location | Hattiesburg, MS |
Delta State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,605 | Undergraduate | $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state |
| $8,605 | Graduate | $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state |
| $8,863 | Financial Aid | $8,595 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 86.92% | Acceptance Rate | 98.43% |
| 41.88% | Yield | 30.34% |
| 1,120 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,556 | Total Students | 13,526 |
| 1,889 | Undergraduate | 10,258 |
| 667 | Graduate | 3,268 |
| 776 | Online Enrollment | 3,954 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 64% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,277) $4,625 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592) |
| ✔ (35 meals per week) $3,692 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 146 Full-time 86 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 629 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| 473 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,100 Full-time 395 Part-time |
| $62,176 for Faculties $46,546 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,421 for Faculties $50,614 Part-time |