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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University GSU- Grambling| University of Southern Mississippi | Tougaloo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | |||
| 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $361 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tougaloo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 677 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Tougaloo College ($11,340.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,718 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 77.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($6,400 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Tougaloo College (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tougaloo College students is 1% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,387 vs. $9,296)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 205 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Tougaloo College? 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 Tougaloo College and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $12,100 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $29,600)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $10,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,004)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($258 vs. $361)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/