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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| Blue Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blue Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Blue Mountain, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 922 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bmc.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blue Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,120 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,120 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,452 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,305 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,229 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Blue Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 186 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 178 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Blue Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blue Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,264 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $258 |
Diversity |
Blue Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Blue Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Blue Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 922 students)
Blue Mountain College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blue Mountain College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Blue Mountain College is 104.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Blue Mountain College than University of Southern Mississippi ($19,120.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Blue Mountain College ($14,427 vs. $15,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 34.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,452 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blue Mountain College than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain College students is 53.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($14,229 vs. $9,296)
Blue Mountain College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blue Mountain College 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 Blue Mountain College .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 59 points higher than at Blue Mountain College (990)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blue Mountain College (21)
- Accepted freshman Blue Mountain College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Blue Mountain College (95.7%)
Blue Mountain College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blue Mountain College 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 Blue Mountain College.
- The graduation rate at Blue Mountain College is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $12,000 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $6,736 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($18,264 vs. $25,000)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($188 vs. $258)
- More Blue Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/