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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| Macon State College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
Macon State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Macon State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 35% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
Macon 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 310.2% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Macon State College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 68% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($6,750 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Macon State College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,296 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon 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 Macon State .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Macon State College (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/