- William Carey University is a private school while University of Southern Mississippi is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- William Carey University has more expensive tuition of $14,685 than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
- William Carey University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.82% than University of Southern Mississippi (98.43%).
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger with 13,526 students than William Carey University (5,662 students).
William Carey University View More Rivals | University of Southern Mississippi View More Rivals | |
| #1 in Mississippi | Rankings | #175 in National Universities #6 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hattiesburg, MS | Location | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,685 | Undergraduate | $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state |
| $12,672 | Graduate | $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state |
| $10,513 | Financial Aid | $8,595 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 48.82% | Acceptance Rate | 98.43% |
| 40.69% | Yield | 30.34% |
| 1,130 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,662 | Total Students | 13,526 |
| 3,291 | Undergraduate | 10,258 |
| 2,371 | Graduate | 3,268 |
| 1,241 | Online Enrollment | 3,954 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 79% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $40,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) $3,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592) |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $3,510 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 209 Full-time 232 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 629 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| 493 Full-time 279 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,100 Full-time 395 Part-time |
| $55,035 for Faculties $39,244 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,421 for Faculties $50,614 Part-time |