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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than CSU Bakersfield based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 9,613 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 62.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at CSU Bakersfield than University of Southern Mississippi ($17,622.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than University of Southern Mississippi ($7,521 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 25.5% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($11,338 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than California State University Bakersfield (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 15.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($10,750 vs. $9,296)
CSU Bakersfield vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield .
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than CSU Bakersfield (86.5%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than California State University Bakersfield (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,700)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $11,832 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($13,168 vs. $25,000)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($136 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/