Tougaloo College and University of Southern Mississippi are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Tougaloo is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Tougaloo, MS and USM is a four-year, public school located in Hattiesburg, MS.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Tougaloo College | vs. | University of Southern Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Tougaloo, Mississippi | Location | Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Master's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $12,407 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$9,998
Out-Of-State$11,998 |
| 77% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 83% |
| $6,803 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $10,055 |
| 59.85 % | Acceptance Rates | 99.12 % |
| 10.24 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 24.98 % |
| - | SAT Score | - |
| - | ACT Score | 24 |
| 33 % | Graduation Rate | 49 % |
| 26 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 83 % | Retention Rate | 72 % |
| 1,301 | Student Population | 13,170 |
| 46 | Number of Faculties | 668 |
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |