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Overview |
Indiana State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,304 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,712 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,454 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,483 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,321 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,442 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
Indiana State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,601 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 12,445 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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 Indiana State based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 8,304 students)
Indiana State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Indiana State University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($9,712.00 vs. $9,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Indiana State than University of Southern Mississippi ($21,454.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,321 vs. $14,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($11,483 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Indiana State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 4% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($11,442 vs. $11,000)
Indiana State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 139 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Indiana State (91.5%)
Indiana State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Indiana State University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $1,300 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,000)
- Indiana State 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 Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/