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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss AUM Freed-Hardeman University Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama| Faulkner University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Faulkner | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Faulkner | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | 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 Faulkner based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Faulkner University is 134.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Faulkner than University of Southern Mississippi ($21,930.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Faulkner ($14,427 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 41.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,020 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 74.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($16,238 vs. $9,296)
Faulkner vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner 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 Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 64 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Faulkner (82.4%)
Faulkner vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Faulkner University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $200 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($21,750 vs. $25,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/