Columbus University - University in Picayune, Mississippi

Columbus University is an unaccredited distance education institution that has been based at different times in Louisiana and Picayune, Mississippi.The institution initially operated in Louisiana under a provision of state law that exempted tax-exempt nonprofit entities from licensing requirements.

Columbus has been accredited by the World Association of Universities and Colleges (WAUC), although this body is not recognized by the United States Department of Education.Columbus University is on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's list of institutions whose degrees are illegal to use in Texas, because degrees from such institutions have been found to be "fraudulent or substandard". 

William Carey University - College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

William Carey University is a private Christian liberal arts college located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in the United States, affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Mississippi Baptist Convention. The main campus is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with a second campus located in the Tradition community near Gulfport, Mississippi and Biloxi, Mississippi.

Address                  498 Tuscan Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, United States
Phone                     +1 601-318-6051

Former names	Pearl River Boarding School (Founded 1892 and until 1905 when it burned.) South Mississippi College (Opened 1906) Mississippi Woman's College (From 1911 until 1953.)) William Carey College (From 1954 until 2006.)
Motto	"Expect Great Things From God; Attempt Great Things For God."
Established	1892
Type	Private, non-profit
Affiliation	Mississippi Baptist Convention
President	Dr. Tommy King
Academic staff	131 full-time 138 part-time
Students	4,118
Undergraduates	2,327
Location	Hattiesburg, Mississippi (main campus); Gulfport, Mississippi;,  United States
Colors	Red, Black, and White
Mascot	Crusaders
Website	www.wmcarey.edu

Belhaven University - University in Jackson, Mississippi

Belhaven University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Jackson, Mississippi. Founded by Dr. Lewis Fitzhugh and later donated to the Presbyterian Church in the United States, the school has been independently run by a Board of Trustees since 1972. 

Belhaven is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Twenty-seven Bachelor's Degrees and eight Master's Degrees are offered. In addition to traditional majors, programs of general studies are available. There are also pre-professional programs in Christian Ministry, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and Nursing.

Address: 1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, MS 39202, United States
Mascot: Blazers 

Former names	Belhaven College for Young Ladies Belhaven Collegiate and Industrial Institute (1911-1915) Belhaven College (1915-2009)
Motto	Non Ministari Sed Ministare (Latin)
Motto in English	Not To Be Served But To Serve
Established	1883
Type	Private
Affiliation	Presbyterian
President	Roger Parrott
Students	4,245
Location	Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Colors	Green      Gold
Athletics	NAIA – SSAC
Nickname	Blazers
Affiliations	CCCU NAICUAPCU
Website	www.belhaven.edu