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Alaska Pacific University UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University| University of Alaska Anchorage | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
UAA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
UAA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UAA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UAA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than UAA based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 10,464 students)
UAA vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 50.8% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.4% higher at UAA than University of Southern Mississippi ($19,776.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than UAA ($14,427 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 11.7% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($11,338 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Alaska Anchorage (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 4.1% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($9,296 vs. $8,929)
UAA vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA 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 UAA .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UAA (3.39)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UAA (65.3%)
UAA vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $7,200 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,700)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $6,296 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($18,704 vs. $25,000)
- UAA graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/