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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| Philander Smith College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 91% |
Admission |
PSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 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 |
PSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
PSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Philander Smith College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at PSC than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,804.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than PSC ($14,427 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 37.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,250 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Philander Smith College (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 11% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($10,317 vs. $9,296)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Philander Smith College (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $14,900 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $26,800)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/