- Both University of Southern Mississippi and Old Dominion University (ODU) are public.
- University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS and ODU is located in Norfolk, VA.
- ODU has more expensive tuition of $32,662 than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
- ODU has tighter acceptance rate of 85.72% than University of Southern Mississippi (98.43%).
- ODU is larger with 23,107 students than University of Southern Mississippi (13,526 students).
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| #175 in National Universities #6 in Mississippi | Rankings | #269 in National Universities #30 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hattiesburg, MS | Location | Norfolk, VA |
| Known as | ODU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,262 Virginia residents $32,662 out-of-state |
| $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,848 Virginia residents $35,008 out-of-state |
| $8,595 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 98.43% | Acceptance Rate | 85.72% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 30.71% |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,526 | Total Students | 23,107 |
| 10,258 | Undergraduate | 18,375 |
| 3,268 | Graduate | 4,732 |
| 3,954 | Online Enrollment | 8,674 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $42,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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 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: 4,787) $7,998 average annual costs |
| 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 | 844 Full-time 580 Part-time |
| 2,100 Full-time 395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,410 Full-time 830 Part-time |
| $72,421 for Faculties $50,614 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,593 for Faculties $65,049 Part-time |