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Overview |
UL Lafayette | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UL Lafayette | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | 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 Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than University of Southern Mississippi based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 13,526 students)
UL Lafayette vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 72.7% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at UL Lafayette than University of Southern Mississippi ($19,135.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,036 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($11,338 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 14.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($10,672 vs. $9,296)
UL Lafayette vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 20 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $3,300 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More UL Lafayette 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/