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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | UT Martin | ||
| 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 UT Martin based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 6,868 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or UT Martin?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 11.5% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at UT Martin than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,418.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,619 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 60.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,082 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 0.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($9,296 vs. $9,261)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 1 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UT Martin (88.4%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $2,600 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/