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BSU vs. Southern Mississippi

The following statements compare Ball State University and University of Southern Mississippi with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • BSU's tuition ($28,766) is more expensive than Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
  • BSU's acceptance rate (68.95%) is lower than Southern Mississippi (98.84%).
  • BSU has higher yield (22.06%) than Southern Mississippi (18.15%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,180.
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
  • BSU (19,777 students) is larger than Southern Mississippi (13,526 students) with more enrolled students.
  • BSU ($10,706) has higher amount of financial aid than Southern Mississippi ($8,595).
  • BSU's graduation rate (63%) is higher than Southern Mississippi (51%).
Ball State University

Ball State University

Public, 4 years • Muncie, IN #159 National Universities, #5 in Indiana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,758 In-State
$28,766 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,706
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
68.95% Acceptance Rate
22.06% Yield
Enrollment
14,416 Undergraduate
5,361 Graduate
5,040 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,047 Faculties (full-time)
3,104 Staffs (full-time)
$70,603 Faculty Salary
$56,164 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,622 annual charge
-7,531 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,282 annual charge
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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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