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K-State vs. Southern Mississippi

The following statements compare Kansas State University and University of Southern Mississippi with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • K-State's tuition ($27,816) is more expensive than Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
  • K-State's acceptance rate (79.36%) is lower than Southern Mississippi (99.38%).
  • K-State has higher yield (29.89%) than Southern Mississippi (19.78%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,140.
  • Southern Mississippi's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than K-State (18 to 1).
  • K-State (19,722 students) is larger than Southern Mississippi (13,526 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Southern Mississippi ($8,595) has higher amount of financial aid than K-State ($8,381).
  • K-State's graduation rate (68%) is higher than Southern Mississippi (51%).
Kansas State University

Kansas State University

Public, 4 years • Manhattan, KS #190 National Universities, #2 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,942 In-State
$27,816 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,381
Test Scores
1,140 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
79.36% Acceptance Rate
29.89% Yield
Enrollment
15,046 Undergraduate
4,676 Graduate
2,820 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
996 Faculties (full-time)
4,237 Staffs (full-time)
$87,236 Faculty Salary
$59,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,660 annual charge
-5,696 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,140 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
99.38% Acceptance Rate
19.78% 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
-3,539 capacity
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