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Overview |
CAU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
CAU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
CAU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CAU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 CAU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Clark Atlanta University is 135% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at CAU than University of Southern Mississippi ($21,948.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than CAU ($14,427 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,982 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Clark Atlanta University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,431 vs. $9,296)
CAU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU 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 CAU .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 199 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CAU (3.28)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Clark Atlanta University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,300 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,400)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/