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ESU UT Arlington KSU WSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Central Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT| Pittsburg State University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Pitt State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 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 |
Pitt State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pitt 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 Pitt State based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Pitt State than University of Southern Mississippi ($17,696.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Pitt State ($14,427 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,426 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 202.8% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,296 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,700)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/