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Overview |
Daytona State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,584 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daytonastate.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Daytona State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,072 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,960 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,600 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,674 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,247 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 91% |
Admission |
Daytona State 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 |
Daytona State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Daytona State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,010 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | $258 |
Diversity |
Daytona State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Daytona State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Daytona State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Daytona State College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 11,584 students)
Daytona State College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Daytona State College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 204% more expensive to attend than Daytona State College for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $3,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Daytona State College than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,960.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daytona State College than University of Southern Mississippi ($5,674 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daytona State College are 49.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,600 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Daytona State College (91% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 48.8% larger than aid received Daytona State College ($9,296 vs. $6,247)
Which college is harder to get into, Daytona State 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 Daytona State College .
Daytona State College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Daytona State 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 Daytona State College.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $10,400 more per year than Daytona State College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $31,300)
- Daytona State College students graduate with a $16,990 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($8,010 vs. $25,000)
- Daytona State College graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($82 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Daytona State College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/