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Overview |
LaGrange College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LaGrange College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | 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 LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- LaGrange College is 251.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.2% higher at LaGrange College than University of Southern Mississippi ($32,800.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than LaGrange College ($14,427 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 10.5% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($11,338 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 174.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($25,519 vs. $9,296)
LaGrange College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College 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 LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 37 points higher than at LaGrange College (1012)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LaGrange College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at LaGrange College (3.49)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College 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 LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $2,800 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,700)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/