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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss LSU Nicholls State University Georgia State TROY UNT LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| Southeastern Louisiana University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,861 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,007 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,447 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Southeastern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,485 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than University of Southern Mississippi based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 13,110 students)
Southeastern vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 64.6% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Southeastern than University of Southern Mississippi ($18,255.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,007 vs. $14,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 13.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,240 vs. $11,664)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University as University of Southern Mississippi (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 5.3% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($11,000 vs. $10,447)
Southeastern vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 19 points higher than at Southeastern (1030)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Southeastern (94.3%)
Southeastern vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $600 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $3,728 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($21,272 vs. $25,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/