- Both University of Southern Mississippi and Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) are public.
- University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS and LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA.
- LA Tech has more expensive tuition of $16,866 than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
- LA Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 64.84% than University of Southern Mississippi (98.43%).
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger with 13,526 students than LA Tech (10,839 students).
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| #175 in National Universities #6 in Mississippi | Rankings | #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hattiesburg, MS | Location | Ruston, LA |
| Known as | LA Tech | |
| 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 | $10,125 Louisiana residents $16,866 out-of-state |
| $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state |
| $8,595 | Financial Aid | $9,857 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 98.43% | Acceptance Rate | 64.84% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 42.52% |
| Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,526 | Total Students | 10,839 |
| 10,258 | Undergraduate | 9,924 |
| 3,268 | Graduate | 915 |
| 3,954 | Online Enrollment | 611 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $42,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,200 |
| 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: 3,592) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| 629 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 2,100 Full-time 395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 993 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| $72,421 for Faculties $50,614 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time |