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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee UT Arlington Memphis KSU Mississippi State UA Huntsville UL Lafayette ETSU GS Austin Peay State University| University of Southern Mississippi | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 9,902 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Tennessee Tech than University of Southern Mississippi ($18,552.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Tennessee Tech ($14,427 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,502 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of Southern Mississippi (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 9.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,296 vs. $8,471)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 53 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,700)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/