- Both University of Southern Mississippi and University of North Texas (UNT) are public.
- University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS and UNT is located in Denton, TX.
- UNT has more expensive tuition of $21,244 than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
- UNT has tighter acceptance rate of 72.41% than University of Southern Mississippi (98.43%).
- UNT is larger with 44,767 students than University of Southern Mississippi (13,526 students).
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| #175 in National Universities #6 in Mississippi | Rankings | #234 in National Universities #28 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hattiesburg, MS | Location | Denton, TX |
| Known as | UNT | |
| 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 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 | $11,164 Texas residents $21,244 out-of-state |
| $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,062 Texas residents $16,622 out-of-state |
| $8,595 | Financial Aid | $7,417 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 98.43% | Acceptance Rate | 72.41% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 36.97% |
| Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,526 | Total Students | 44,767 |
| 10,258 | Undergraduate | 33,023 |
| 3,268 | Graduate | 11,744 |
| 3,954 | Online Enrollment | 5,787 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $42,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,300 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,419) |
| 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 | 1,138 Full-time 420 Part-time |
| 2,100 Full-time 395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,598 Full-time 475 Part-time |
| $72,421 for Faculties $50,614 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,498 for Faculties $58,572 Part-time |