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UT Arlington LSU KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State GS LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Ole Miss Georgia State| Louisiana State University Shreveport | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
LSUS | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
LSUS | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 65.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($11,340.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Southern Mississippi ($7,587 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 10.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,226 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 6.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,929 vs. $9,296)
LSUS vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 20 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (47% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $2,200 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/