University Of Southern Mississippi Vs Rice University

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University of Southern Mississippi is a Public and Rice University is a Private (not-for-profit) school and both are 4 or more years schools.
Rice University has more expensive tuition & fees ($49,112) than University of Southern Mississippi ($10,896).
It is harder to admit to Rice University than University of Southern Mississippi.
Rice University has higher submitted ACT score (23) than University of Southern Mississippi (23).
University of Southern Mississippi has more students with 14,509 students while Rice University has 7,124 students.
Rice University has more full-time faculties with 683 faculties while University of Southern Mississippi has 645 full-time faculties.

Next table compares the two rival schools - University of Southern Mississippi and Rice University.

University of Southern Mississippi	vs.	Rice University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi	Location	Houston, Texas
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (very high research activity)
In-State$8,896 Out-Of-State$10,896	Tuition & Fees	$49,112
77% ($7,458)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	63% ($35,406)
$7,458	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$35,406
98.43 %	Acceptance Rates	15.86 %
30.34 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	36.59 %
-	SAT Score	1,520
23	ACT Score	34
49 %	Graduation Rate	93 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
72 %	Retention Rate	97 %
14,509	Student Population	7,124
645	Number of Faculties	683
17 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	6 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services