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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Southern University and A & M College ($11,340.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Southern University and A & M College ($14,427 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,366 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Southern University and A & M College (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 23.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,296 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 138 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Southern University and A & M College (47% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,700 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,750)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($258 vs. $317)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/