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 (23) 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 - University of Southern Mississippi and Middle Tennessee State University.
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University of Southern Mississippivs.Middle Tennessee State
Hattiesburg, MississippiLocationMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$9,618
Out-Of-State$11,618
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,506
Out-Of-State$29,042
94%% Receiving Financial Aid97%
$8,595Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,941
98.84 %Acceptance Rates72.54 %
18.15 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)30.05 %
-SAT Score1,120
23ACT Score22
51 %Graduation Rate54 %
-Transfer-out Rate8 %
70 %Retention Rate76 %
13,526Student Population20,086
629Number of Faculties946
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 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 servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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