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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| Gordon College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gordon | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
Gordon | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Gordon | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gordon | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gordon | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,135 students)
Gordon vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 264.4% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Gordon College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than University of Southern Mississippi ($8,185 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 22.5% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,257 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Gordon College (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 20.7% larger than aid received Gordon College ($9,296 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon 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 Gordon .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 198 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gordon (18)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Gordon (93.3%)
Gordon vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $7,600 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/