College comparison

Oklahoma vs University of Southern Mississippi

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Oklahoma Norman, OK	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
Acceptance rateUniversity of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is more selective	77%	99%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1330	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	22,734	10,075
Avg net price	$15,300	$21,708
Median earnings (10 yr)Oklahoma reports higher median earnings	$63,126	$44,140
Graduation rate	75%	49%
Median debt	$20,654	$22,500
Economic mobility	—	2.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus or University of Southern Mississippi harder to get into?

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is more selective: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Southern Mississippi's is approximately 99% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus vs University of Southern Mississippi?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1330 at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus and — at University of Southern Mississippi. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.