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Overview |
ESU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
ESU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ESU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $258 |
Diversity |
ESU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ESU | 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 ESU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 77% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at ESU than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,195.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than ESU ($14,427 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,308 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Emporia State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 73.9% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($9,296 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 19 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ESU (3.41)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than ESU (95.7%)
ESU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Emporia State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $2,700 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,581 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($19,419 vs. $25,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($200 vs. $258)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/