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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State Jacksonville State University UL Lafayette University of Alabama at Birmingham GS University of North Alabama TROY Ole Miss Georgia State Samford University| University of Montevallo | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Montevallo | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | 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 University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Montevallo is 29.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at University of Montevallo than University of Southern Mississippi ($25,110.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Montevallo ($14,427 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,135 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 25.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($11,694 vs. $9,296)
University of Montevallo vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo 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 Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 20 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo 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 Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Montevallo (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $5,700 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $1,617 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,383 vs. $25,000)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/