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#1 Best College Athletics in Mississippi
University of Mississippi
- University , MS·
- 4 Year
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 88%
- Net price $13,540
- SAT range 1010-1230
University of Mississippi
#1 Best College Athletics in Mississippi. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, UNIVERSITY , MS. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 88%, Net Price: $13,540, SAT Range: 1010-1230,
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#2 Best College Athletics in Mississippi
Mississippi State University
- Mississippi State, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade A minus
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 80%
- Net price $16,402
- SAT range 1050-1270
Mississippi State University
#2 Best College Athletics in Mississippi. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS. Overall Niche Grade: A minus, Acceptance Rate: 80%, Net Price: $16,402, SAT Range: 1050-1270,
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#3 Best College Athletics in Mississippi
Delta State University
- Cleveland, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 100%
- Net price $14,299
- SAT range 920-1240
Delta State University
#3 Best College Athletics in Mississippi. 4 Year, CLEVELAND, MS. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 100%, Net Price: $14,299, SAT Range: 920-1240,
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Saint Joseph's University - University City
4 Year·
PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Valley Forge Military College
2 Year·
WAYNE, PA
#4 Best College Athletics in Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
- Hattiesburg, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade A minus
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A minus
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 96%
- Net price $14,794
- SAT range 940-1190
University of Southern Mississippi
#4 Best College Athletics in Mississippi. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, HATTIESBURG, MS. Overall Niche Grade: A minus, Acceptance Rate: 96%, Net Price: $14,794, SAT Range: 940-1190,
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#5 Best College Athletics in Mississippi
Jackson State University
- Jackson, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A minus
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 90%
- Net price $14,915
- SAT range 890-1050
Jackson State University
#5 Best College Athletics in Mississippi. 4 Year, JACKSON, MS. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 90%, Net Price: $14,915, SAT Range: 890-1050,
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#6 Best College Athletics in Mississippi
Alcorn State University
- Alcorn State, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B+
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 38%
- Net price $17,938
- SAT range 800-960
Alcorn State University
#6 Best College Athletics in Mississippi. 4 Year, ALCORN STATE, MS. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Acceptance Rate: 38%, Net Price: $17,938, SAT Range: 800-960,
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#7 Best College Athletics in Mississippi
Mississippi Valley State University
- Itta Bena, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade C+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 83%
- Net price $11,064
- SAT range —
Mississippi Valley State University
#7 Best College Athletics in Mississippi. 4 Year, ITTA BENA, MS. Overall Niche Grade: C+, Acceptance Rate: 83%, Net Price: $11,064,
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#8 Best College Athletics in Mississippi
Mississippi College
- Clinton, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade A minus
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 29%
- Net price $18,800
- SAT range 1140-1260
Mississippi College
#8 Best College Athletics in Mississippi. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, CLINTON, MS. Overall Niche Grade: A minus, Acceptance Rate: 29%, Net Price: $18,800, SAT Range: 1140-1260,
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William Carey University
- Hattiesburg, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B minus
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 55%
- Net price $14,834
- SAT range 1050-1330
William Carey University
4 Year, HATTIESBURG, MS. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 55%, Net Price: $14,834, SAT Range: 1050-1330,
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Blue Mountain Christian University
- Blue Mountain, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade B minus
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B minus
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 99%
- Net price $13,682
- SAT range 1020-1060
Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BLUE MOUNTAIN, MS. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 99%, Net Price: $13,682, SAT Range: 1020-1060,
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Belhaven University
- Jackson, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B minus
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 50%
- Net price $18,324
- SAT range 980-1130
Belhaven University
Blue checkmark. 4 Year, JACKSON, MS. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Acceptance Rate: 50%, Net Price: $18,324, SAT Range: 980-1130,
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Millsaps College
- Jackson, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B minus
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 70%
- Net price $24,263
- SAT range 1080-1290
Millsaps College
Blue checkmark. 4 Year, JACKSON, MS. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Acceptance Rate: 70%, Net Price: $24,263, SAT Range: 1080-1290,
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Tougaloo College
- Tougaloo, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade B minus
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade C+
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 71%
- Net price $12,967
- SAT range 740-990
Tougaloo College
4 Year, TOUGALOO, MS. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 71%, Net Price: $12,967, SAT Range: 740-990,
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Rust College
- Holly Springs, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade C
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade C
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 29%
- Net price $8,644
- SAT range 630-800
Rust College
4 Year, HOLLY SPRINGS, MS. Overall Niche Grade: C, Acceptance Rate: 29%, Net Price: $8,644, SAT Range: 630-800,
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Mississippi University for Women
- Columbus, MS·
- 4 Year
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade C minus
  Athletics
- Acceptance rate 99%
- Net price $13,023
- SAT range 990-1300
Mississippi University for Women
4 Year, COLUMBUS, MS. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Acceptance Rate: 99%, Net Price: $13,023, SAT Range: 990-1300,
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Misericordia University
4 Year·
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Grove City College
4 Year·
GROVE CITY, PA
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
4 Year·
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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