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TROY University of South Alabama UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State Alabama UL Lafayette Jacksonville State University GS University of Montevallo Arkansas State University Ole Miss| University of North Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
University of North Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 9,830 students)
University of North Alabama vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of North Alabama is 9.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at University of North Alabama than University of Southern Mississippi ($20,400.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than University of Southern Mississippi ($9,837 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 46.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,730 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 47.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($13,699 vs. $9,296)
University of North Alabama vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 22 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of North Alabama (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than University of North Alabama (95.7%)
University of North Alabama vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of North Alabama (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $800 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $3,163 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($21,837 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/