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Overview |
Albany State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Albany State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $258 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Albany State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Albany State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 6,334 students)
Albany State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 129.8% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Albany State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,786.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Albany State University ($14,427 vs. $14,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany State University are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,232 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($11,026 vs. $9,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University 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 Albany State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 166 points higher than at Albany State University (883)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Albany State University (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University 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 Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Albany State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $6,900 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,800)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,250)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($258 vs. $343)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/