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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette Methodist GS NSU Ole Miss NCAT| University of Southern Mississippi | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 6,787 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Fayetteville State University?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 834% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.8% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Fayetteville State University ($11,340.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($6,355 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 20.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,440 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Fayetteville State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 8.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($10,050 vs. $9,296)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 179 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Fayetteville State University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $9,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,839 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/