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Overview |
Xavier University of Louisiana | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,181 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #470 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xula.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier University of Louisiana | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,836 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,836 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,086 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,874 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Xavier University of Louisiana | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,608 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 7,156 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1138 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Xavier University of Louisiana | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier University of Louisiana | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,499 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Xavier University of Louisiana | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 76% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Xavier University of Louisiana | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Xavier University of Louisiana | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 3,181 students)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier University of Louisiana or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Xavier University of Louisiana is 161.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($24,836.00 vs. $9,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at Xavier University of Louisiana than University of Southern Mississippi ($24,836.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Xavier University of Louisiana ($14,050 vs. $17,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University of Louisiana are 15.6% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,086 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University of Louisiana than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University of Louisiana students is 94% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($21,335 vs. $11,000)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier University of Louisiana 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 Xavier University of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 1 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Xavier University of Louisiana (74.5%)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier University of Louisiana 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 Xavier University of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $20,000 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $41,700)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,499)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana 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/