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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | UNT | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than University of Southern Mississippi based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 13,526 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or UNT?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 12.6% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at UNT than University of Southern Mississippi ($18,087.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than UNT ($14,427 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,412 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of Southern Mississippi (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($9,296 vs. $9,159)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 44 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UNT (3.46)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UNT (79.1%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or UNT? 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 UNT and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/