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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Langston University | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $4,429 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $11,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,793 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $9,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $11,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Langston University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 52% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Langston University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,903 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Langston University?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 110.9% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Langston University than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,956.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than University of Southern Mississippi ($9,681 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Langston University are 5% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,793 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Langston University (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 27.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($11,885 vs. $9,296)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Langston University (2.79)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Langston University? 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 Langston University and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Langston University (47% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $11,100 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $30,600)
- Langston University and University of Southern Mississippi graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Langston University and University of Southern Mississippi graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/