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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University GSU- Grambling| Belhaven University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Belhaven University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 91% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Belhaven University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $258 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Belhaven University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,627 students)
Belhaven University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Belhaven University is 199.6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.7% higher at Belhaven University than University of Southern Mississippi ($27,980.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Belhaven University ($14,427 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 24.6% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,100 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Belhaven University (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 83.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($17,067 vs. $9,296)
Belhaven University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $800 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,900)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $3,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,402)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/