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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 3,408 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 134% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Georgia Southwestern than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,786.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,779 vs. $14,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,574 vs. $11,664)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as University of Southern Mississippi (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 35.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($11,000 vs. $8,120)
Georgia Southwestern vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 82 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Georgia Southwestern (77.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,600 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/