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Arkansas State vs. USM

The following statements compare Arkansas State University and University of Southern Mississippi with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Arkansas State's tuition ($14,522) is more expensive than USM ($11,998).
  • Arkansas State's acceptance rate (82.26%) is lower than USM (99.12%).
  • USM has higher yield (24.98%) than Arkansas State (19.54%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,100.
  • Arkansas State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than USM (18 to 1).
  • Arkansas State (15,726 students) is larger than USM (13,170 students) with more enrolled students.
  • USM ($10,055) has higher amount of financial aid than Arkansas State ($9,974).
  • Arkansas State's graduation rate (55%) is higher than USM (49%).
Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

Public, 4 years • Jonesboro, AR #249 National Universities, #4 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,090 In-State
$14,522 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,974
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
82.26% Acceptance Rate
19.54% Yield
Enrollment
9,985 Undergraduate
5,741 Graduate
7,752 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
517 Faculties (full-time)
1,564 Staffs (full-time)
$68,362 Faculty Salary
$53,219 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

Public, 4 years • Hattiesburg, MS #244 National Universities, #6 in Mississippi more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,998 In-State
$11,998 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,055
Test Scores
Admission
99.12% Acceptance Rate
24.98% Yield
Enrollment
10,193 Undergraduate
2,977 Graduate
4,140 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
668 Faculties (full-time)
2,106 Staffs (full-time)
$77,827 Faculty Salary
$56,787 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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