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Overview |
Alcorn State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | 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 Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Alcorn State University ($11,340.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Alcorn State University ($14,427 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,255 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 11.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($10,386 vs. $9,296)
Alcorn State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 178 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Alcorn State University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $8,100 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,600)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/