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- Cleveland, MS
- #329 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net price: $14,092
- SAT Range: 950-1190

#7. Delta State University

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- Jackson, MS
- #261 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Net price: $15,477
- SAT Range: 940-980

#6. Jackson State University

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- Alcorn State, MS
- #194 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 39%
- Net price: $14,595
- SAT Range: 830-960

#5. Alcorn State University

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- Columbus, MS
- #155 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Net price: $12,309
- SAT Range: 850-1180

#4. Mississippi University for Women

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- Hattiesburg, MS
- #98 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Net price: $13,651
- SAT Range: 940-1190

#3. University of Southern Mississippi

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- Mississippi State, MS
- #71 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $16,175
- SAT Range: 1030-1280

#2. Mississippi State University

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- University , MS
- #43 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net price: $13,528
- SAT Range: 1020-1230

This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Mississippi