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Overview |
SUNO | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suno.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNO | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,484 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,384 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,340 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,825 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
SUNO | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,920 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 1,758 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNO | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNO | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,348 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNO | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SUNO | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SUNO | 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 SUNO based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 2,059 students)
SUNO vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNO or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 112% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at SUNO than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,384.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than SUNO ($14,050 vs. $14,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,340 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University at New Orleans than University of Southern Mississippi (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 6.9% larger than aid received Southern University at New Orleans ($11,000 vs. $10,293)
SUNO vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNO 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 SUNO .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 246 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than SUNO (60.2%)
SUNO vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNO 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 SUNO.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $10,100 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $31,600)
- Southern University at New Orleans students graduate with a $652 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($24,348 vs. $25,000)
- SUNO graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/