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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,110 | 9,517 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,508 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,508 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,664 | $10,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,050 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,000 | $14,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 8,777 | ||
| Admitted | 8,763 | 6,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | PVAMU | ||
| 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 PVAMU based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 9,517 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or PVAMU?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 28.7% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at PVAMU than University of Southern Mississippi ($22,590.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than PVAMU ($14,050 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 13.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,317 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than University of Southern Mississippi (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 33.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($14,680 vs. $11,000)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 192 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than PVAMU (75.3%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Prairie View A & M University (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $2,700 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $3,955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,955)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU 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/