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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 Stillman College| Talladega College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Talladega College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 837 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,704 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,450 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,031 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Talladega College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 8,833 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2%Open | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.3%Open | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Talladega College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $258 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Talladega College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Talladega College based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 837 students)
Talladega College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Talladega College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($12,130.00 vs. $9,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Talladega College than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,130.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,450 vs. $14,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 74% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($6,704 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Talladega College than University of Southern Mississippi (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Talladega College students is 0.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($11,031 vs. $11,000)
Talladega College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega 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 Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Talladega College (99.2%)
Talladega College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega 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 Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Talladega College (47% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $15,200 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $26,500)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $3,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,822)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($258 vs. $298)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega 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/