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Arkansas State vs. Southern Mississippi

The following statements compare Arkansas State University and University of Southern Mississippi with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Arkansas State's tuition ($13,826) is more expensive than Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
  • Arkansas State's acceptance rate (69.51%) is lower than Southern Mississippi (98.84%).
  • Arkansas State has higher yield (31.53%) than Southern Mississippi (18.15%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,100.
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
  • Southern Mississippi (13,526 students) is larger than Arkansas State (13,190 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Southern Mississippi ($8,595) has higher amount of financial aid than Arkansas State ($8,371).
  • Arkansas State's graduation rate (52%) is higher than Southern Mississippi (51%).
Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

Public, 4 years • Jonesboro, AR #3 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,754 In-State
$13,826 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,371
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
69.51% Acceptance Rate
31.53% Yield
Enrollment
8,201 Undergraduate
4,989 Graduate
5,823 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
536 Faculties (full-time)
1,569 Staffs (full-time)
$66,895 Faculty Salary
$44,531 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-3,200 capacity
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University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

Public, 4 years • Hattiesburg, MS #175 National Universities, #6 in Mississippi more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,618 In-State
$11,618 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,595
Test Scores
Admission
98.84% Acceptance Rate
18.15% Yield
Enrollment
10,258 Undergraduate
3,268 Graduate
3,954 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
629 Faculties (full-time)
2,100 Staffs (full-time)
$72,421 Faculty Salary
$50,614 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-3,592 capacity
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