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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
GSU- Grambling | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $258 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 27% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | 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 GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 5,058 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 81.7% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Grambling State University ($11,340.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than GSU- Grambling ($14,427 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grambling State University are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,990 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than University of Southern Mississippi (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 10.1% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($9,296 vs. $8,442)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 178 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Grambling State University (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $9,300 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,400)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $12,997 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($25,000 vs. $37,997)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($258 vs. $392)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/