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Overview |
Miles College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Miles College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
Miles College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $258 |
Diversity |
Miles College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miles College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Miles College is 19.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Miles College ($11,340.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,283 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 54.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,348 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miles College than University of Southern Mississippi (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miles College students is 1% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,391 vs. $9,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles 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 Miles College .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Miles College (47% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $13,700 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $28,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $11,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,172)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($258 vs. $374)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/