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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 9,927 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Southeast Missouri State University?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,331.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,427 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 13.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,954 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Southern Mississippi (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 8.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,296 vs. $8,592)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 1 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Southeast Missouri 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 Southeast Missouri State University and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $1,200 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,473 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,527 vs. $25,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/