- Both University of Southern Mississippi and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) are public.
- University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS and FAU is located in Boca Raton, FL.
- FAU has more expensive tuition of $17,324 than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
- FAU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.01% than University of Southern Mississippi (98.43%).
- FAU is larger with 29,592 students than University of Southern Mississippi (13,526 students).
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| #175 in National Universities #6 in Mississippi | Rankings | #275 in National Universities #28 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hattiesburg, MS | Location | Boca Raton, FL |
| Known as | FAU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $4,879 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,693 Florida residents $18,482 out-of-state |
| $8,595 | Financial Aid | $9,005 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 98.43% | Acceptance Rate | 60.01% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 30.65% |
| Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,526 | Total Students | 29,592 |
| 10,258 | Undergraduate | 24,191 |
| 3,268 | Graduate | 5,401 |
| 3,954 | Online Enrollment | 6,218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $42,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,300 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) $6,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,065 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 629 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 877 Full-time 429 Part-time |
| 2,100 Full-time 395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,009 Full-time 483 Part-time |
| $72,421 for Faculties $50,614 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,807 for Faculties $67,009 Part-time |