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Overview |
Arkansas State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas 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 | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Arkansas State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 13,190 students)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Arkansas State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,744.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,011 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,100 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 20.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($11,225 vs. $9,296)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 39 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $5,700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/