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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Alabama Southern Community College Jackson State University| University of West Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of West Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 6,194 students)
University of West Alabama vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 4.5% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at University of West Alabama than University of Southern Mississippi ($18,200.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than University of West Alabama ($14,050 vs. $14,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 42.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,166 vs. $11,664)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama as University of Southern Mississippi (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 41.2% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($11,000 vs. $7,790)
University of West Alabama vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 119 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than University of West Alabama (87.1%)
University of West Alabama vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of West Alabama (47% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,500)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $1,489 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,489)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/