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Overview |
TROY | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
TROY | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
TROY | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
TROY | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 21% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than University of Southern Mississippi based on total student enrollment (13,923 students vs. 13,110 students)
TROY vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Troy University is 3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($9,792.00 vs. $9,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at TROY than University of Southern Mississippi ($19,584.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,504 vs. $14,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 45.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,996 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Troy University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 17.9% larger than aid received Troy University ($11,000 vs. $9,329)
TROY vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 3 points higher than at TROY (1046)
- Incoming TROY students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than TROY (92.6%)
TROY vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Troy University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $2,300 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,400)
- University of Southern Mississippi and TROY graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi and TROY graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/