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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| Colorado Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,092 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,375 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 91% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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 | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Colorado Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $258 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Colorado 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 Colorado Mountain College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 5,184 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 99.6% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Colorado Mountain College than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,520.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than University of Southern Mississippi ($6,092 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mountain College are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($11,320 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Colorado Mountain College (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 26% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($9,296 vs. $7,375)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado 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 Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $7,000 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($8,750 vs. $25,000)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($90 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/