- University of Southern Mississippi is a public school while Rice University is a private school.
- University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS and Rice University is located in Houston, TX.
- Rice University has more expensive tuition of $58,128 than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
- Rice University has tighter acceptance rate of 15.86% than University of Southern Mississippi (98.43%).
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger with 13,526 students than Rice University (8,672 students).
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| #175 in National Universities #6 in Mississippi | Rankings | #15 in National Universities #1 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Hattiesburg, MS | Location | Houston, TX |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 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 | $58,128 |
| $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state | Graduate | $54,462 |
| $8,595 | Financial Aid | $48,958 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 98.43% | Acceptance Rate | 15.86% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 36.59% |
| Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,526 | Total Students | 8,672 |
| 10,258 | Undergraduate | 4,494 |
| 3,268 | Graduate | 4,178 |
| 3,954 | Online Enrollment | 498 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 70% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $42,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $91,600 |
| 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 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: 3,701) $10,200 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (25 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 629 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 698 Full-time 149 Part-time |
| 2,100 Full-time 395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,323 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $72,421 for Faculties $50,614 Part-time | Average Salary | $150,288 for Faculties $74,170 Part-time |