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Boise State Idaho UT Arlington KSU BYU-I Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT| Idaho State University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
ISU | 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 | 3.41 | 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 | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
ISU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ISU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 12,301 students)
ISU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 57.6% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.8% higher at ISU than University of Southern Mississippi ($23,906.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,425 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 48.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,626 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 1.7% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($9,296 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ISU (3.41)
ISU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Idaho State University (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $600 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,700)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,950 vs. $25,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/