Mississippi State University vs University of Mississippi vs University of Southern Mississippi
This page compares Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, and University of Southern Mississippi — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Mississippi. University of Mississippi has the largest enrollment (21,473). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at Mississippi State University ($51,513). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | Mississippi State University | University of Mississippi | University of Southern Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $10,202 | $9,772 | $9,998 |
| Average net price | $17,595 | $13,314 | $21,708 |
| Median student debt | $22,142 | $20,000 | $22,500 |
| Enrollment | 18,397 | 21,473 | 10,075 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 66.7% | 71.7% | 49.1% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $43,487 | $45,336 | $37,710 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $51,513 | $50,994 | $44,140 |
| Admission rate | 77.6% | 96.6% | 99.1% |
| Average SAT score | 1,219 | 1,184 | 1,190 |