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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 GSU- Grambling| University of Southern Mississippi | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,771 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 193.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.1% higher at East Texas Baptist University than University of Southern Mississippi ($27,450.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than East Texas Baptist University ($14,427 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 11.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,195 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 78.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($16,552 vs. $9,296)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 67 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than East Texas Baptist University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $400 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/