The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Middle Tennessee State has more expensive tuition & fees ($29,042) than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
  • It is harder to admit to Middle Tennessee State than University of Southern Mississippi.
  • University of Southern Mississippi has higher submitted ACT score (22) than Middle Tennessee State (22).
  • Middle Tennessee State has more students with 20,086 students while University of Southern Mississippi has 13,526 students.
  • University of Southern Mississippi has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while Middle Tennessee State's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Middle Tennessee State has more full-time faculties with 946 faculties while University of Southern Mississippi has 629 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Middle Tennessee State University and University of Southern Mississippi.
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Middle Tennessee Statevs.University of Southern Mississippi
Murfreesboro, TennesseeLocationHattiesburg, Mississippi
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$9,506
Out-Of-State$29,042
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,618
Out-Of-State$11,618
97%% Receiving Financial Aid94%
$7,941Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,595
72.54 %Acceptance Rates98.84 %
30.05 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)18.15 %
1,120SAT Score-
22ACT Score23
54 %Graduation Rate51 %
8 %Transfer-out Rate-
76 %Retention Rate70 %
20,086Student Population13,526
946Number of Faculties629
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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