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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,110 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,508 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,508 | $19,107 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,664 | $12,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,050 | $13,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,000 | $9,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 1,802 | ||
| Admitted | 8,763 | 1,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $149 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 2,109 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or A&M-Texarkana?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 56.1% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at A&M-Texarkana than University of Southern Mississippi ($19,107.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,320 vs. $14,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 3.6% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($11,664 vs. $12,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Texas A&M University Texarkana (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 20.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($11,000 vs. $9,122)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 54 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than A&M-Texarkana (80.2%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and University of Southern Mississippi.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,800 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $10,496 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($14,504 vs. $25,000)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/