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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| Pensacola State College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pensacola State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,981 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,888 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,551 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,305 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,663 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 91% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | 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 | 2.54 | 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Pensacola State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Pensacola State based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 7,981 students)
Pensacola State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 394.7% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Pensacola State College ($11,340.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than University of Southern Mississippi ($3,305 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pensacola State College are 19.5% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,486 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Pensacola State College (91% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 64.2% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($9,296 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State 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 Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola State 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 Pensacola State.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $11,400 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $21,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($3,500 vs. $25,000)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $222 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($36 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/