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Overview |
Georgia State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Georgia State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | |||
| 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 |
Georgia State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than University of Southern Mississippi based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 13,526 students)
Georgia State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at Georgia State than University of Southern Mississippi ($22,389.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Georgia State ($14,427 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 21.9% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,338 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of Southern Mississippi (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 24.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($11,563 vs. $9,296)
Georgia State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State 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 State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 7 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is the same as at University of Southern Mississippi (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,700)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State 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/