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Overview |
Alabama State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Alabama State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Alabama State than University of Southern Mississippi ($16,656.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,176 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 87.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($6,050 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of Southern Mississippi (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 7.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($10,029 vs. $9,296)
Alabama State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 205 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or University of Southern Mississippi? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Southern Mississippi and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Alabama State University (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $12,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $29,500)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $7,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,091)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/