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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| Governors State University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
GSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| 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 |
GSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $258 |
Diversity |
GSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
GSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 24.3% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at GSU than University of Southern Mississippi ($15,024.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($9,833 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($11,000 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 28.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($11,987 vs. $9,296)
GSU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 138 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $900 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,700)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($17,250 vs. $25,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU 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/