- Both University of Southern Mississippi and Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee State) are public.
- University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS and Middle Tennessee State is located in Murfreesboro, TN.
- Middle Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $29,042 than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
- Middle Tennessee State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.35% than University of Southern Mississippi (98.43%).
- Middle Tennessee State is larger with 20,086 students than University of Southern Mississippi (13,526 students).
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| #175 in National Universities #6 in Mississippi | Rankings | #241 in National Universities #19 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hattiesburg, MS | Location | Murfreesboro, TN |
| Known as | Middle Tennessee State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 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 | $9,506 Tennessee residents $29,042 out-of-state |
| $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,124 Tennessee residents $28,170 out-of-state |
| $8,595 | Financial Aid | $7,941 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 98.43% | Acceptance Rate | 59.35% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 51.14% |
| Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,526 | Total Students | 20,086 |
| 10,258 | Undergraduate | 17,438 |
| 3,268 | Graduate | 2,648 |
| 3,954 | Online Enrollment | 3,020 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $42,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,400 |
| 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: 2,518) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 629 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 946 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| 2,100 Full-time 395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,214 Full-time 358 Part-time |
| $72,421 for Faculties $50,614 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,506 for Faculties $57,135 Part-time |