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Overview |
Morehead State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morehead State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 8,807 students)
Morehead State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Morehead State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,966.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($10,991 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 17.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,626 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 30.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($12,140 vs. $9,296)
Morehead State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University 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 Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 2 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University 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 Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Morehead State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $7,300 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,400)
- University of Southern Mississippi and Morehead State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi and Morehead State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/