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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| Concordia College Selma | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
CCA | 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 | Not applicable | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CCA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CCA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
CCA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Concordia College Selma is 6.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Concordia College Selma ($11,340.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than CCA ($14,427 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 98.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($5,700 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Concordia College Selma (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 75.2% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($9,296 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA 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 CCA .
CCA vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Concordia College Selma (47% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $16,600 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $25,100)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $11,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,870)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($258 vs. $381)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/