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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| Herzing University Birmingham | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Herzing University-Birmingham | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | 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 Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Herzing University Birmingham is 26.6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Herzing University-Birmingham than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,820.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Herzing University-Birmingham ($14,427 vs. $21,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Birmingham are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,243 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Birmingham than University of Southern Mississippi (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 48.3% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($9,296 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham 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 Herzing University-Birmingham .
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Herzing University-Birmingham (94.1%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham 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 Herzing University-Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Herzing University Birmingham (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Birmingham earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,700)
- Herzing University Birmingham students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,713 vs. $25,000)
- Herzing University-Birmingham graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/