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Overview |
UALR | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
UALR | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
UALR | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UALR | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 63% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at UALR than University of Southern Mississippi ($16,320.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,173 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 23.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,162 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Southern Mississippi (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($10,494 vs. $9,296)
UALR vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 59 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UALR (3.42)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (47% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,700 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/