College comparison

Tennessee Technological University vs University of Southern Mississippi

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
Acceptance rateTennessee Technological University is more selective	76%	99%
SAT (25–75)	1048–1310	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	8,698	10,075
Avg net price	$14,246	$21,708
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Cookeville, TN	Hattiesburg, MS

Quick answers

Is Tennessee Technological University or University of Southern Mississippi harder to get into?

Tennessee Technological University is more selective: Tennessee Technological University's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and University of Southern Mississippi's is approximately 99% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Tennessee Technological University vs University of Southern Mississippi?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1048–1310 at Tennessee Technological University and — at University of Southern Mississippi. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.