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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University GSU- Grambling| Armstrong State University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
AASU | 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 | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
AASU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
AASU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
AASU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 135.6% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at AASU than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,426.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,404 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,176 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Armstrong State University (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 33.6% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($9,296 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU 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 AASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 52 points higher than at AASU (997)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AASU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Armstrong State University (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $700 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,700)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- AASU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/