College comparison

Alabama 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	Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	77%	99%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,227	10,075
Avg net price	$22,420	$21,708
Median earnings (10 yr)Alabama reports higher median earnings	$59,221	$44,140
Graduation rate	73%	49%
Median debt	$22,750	$22,500
Economic mobility	—	2.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Alabama or University of Southern Mississippi harder to get into?

The University of Alabama is more selective: The University of Alabama's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Southern Mississippi's is approximately 99% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Alabama vs University of Southern Mississippi?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama 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.