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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | TSU | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,110 | 8,469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,508 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,508 | $20,037 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,664 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,050 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,000 | $9,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 7,867 | ||
| Admitted | 8,763 | 7,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $303 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 8,469 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or TSU?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 27.8% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at TSU than University of Southern Mississippi ($20,037.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than TSU ($14,050 vs. $15,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,914 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than University of Southern Mississippi (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 16.6% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($11,000 vs. $9,437)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 232 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at TSU (3.0)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than TSU (93.4%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or TSU? 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 TSU and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Texas Southern University (47% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $5,500 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,200)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $4,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,358)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($258 vs. $303)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/