JANS – With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on Nov. 1, and tuition and room and board at a four-year college costing $27,940 – $57,570 per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its 2024’s Best College & University Rankings report, as well as expert commentary, in addition to separate rankings for colleges and for universities.

To help college-bound seniors make the most informed school choices, WalletHub compared over 800 higher-education institutions in the U.S. based on 30 key measures grouped into seven categories, such as Student Selectivity, Cost & Financing and Career Outcomes. The data set ranges from student-faculty ratio to graduation rate to post-attendance median salary.

1. Millsaps College

2. William Carey University

3. Mississippi State University

4. Alcorn State University

5. Belhaven University

6. University of Mississippi

7. Mississippi University for Women

8. Delta State University

9. Jackson State University

10. Tougaloo College