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Jackson, MS · Hattiesburg, MS
| Belhaven University | William Carey University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,676/yr | $14,258/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,551/yr | $12,224/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,333 | $20,832 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,820/yr | $12,411/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,967/yr | $15,320/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,476/yr | $18,436/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,928/yr | $19,701/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $279/mo | $221/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,800/yr | $8,094/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,320/yr | $8,094/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,000/yr | $7,455/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $39,793/yr | $29,651/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,250/yr | $15,480/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $30,250/yr | $15,480/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 49% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 68% | 25% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 50% | 60% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1010–1298 | 1040–1290 |
| SAT average | 1124 | 1122 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–24 | 19–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–25 · Math 17–24 | English 19–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,156 | 571 |
| Students accepted | 1,148 | 331 |
| Students who enrolled | 251 | 204 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 62% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 45% | 86% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 60% |
| Freshmen who come back | 68% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $46,440/yr | $43,087/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,699–$66,973 | $26,279–$65,483 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 43% | 52% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 67% |
| Black students graduating | 26% | 30% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 29% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,987/yr | $37,639/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 64% |
| Graduate on time | 38% | 45% |
| Pell students who graduate | 59% | 67% |
| First-gen students who finish | 41% | 42% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 39% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 34% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,414/yr | $41,079/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 13% | Education 32% · Health Professions 28% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Education — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 28% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 13% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $69,794/yr | Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities — $85,666/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.1% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,471 | 2,201 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,599 | 2,269 |
| Average professor pay | $5,643/mo | $8,123/mo |
| Full-time professors | 16% | 57% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $26,444 | $24,691 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (small) |
| Location | Jackson, MS | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1883 | 1892 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 6% |
| Men | 37% | 31% |
| Women | 63% | 69% |
| White students | 36% | 56% |
| Black students | 47% | 31% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.9% | 2.9% |
| Asian students | 0.7% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 0.1% |
| Other / not reported | 6.8% | 2.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 40% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 22% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 31% | 23% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,351/yr | $12,293/yr |
| Endowment | $8.0M | $42.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 672 | 876 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $3,450/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,810/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 390 | 370 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $3.8M |
| Athletics budget | $4.1M | $8.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.1M | $8.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $117,946 | $17,410 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.