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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| Point University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Point U | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Point U | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $258 |
Diversity |
Point U | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Point U | 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 Point U based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Point University is 126.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at Point U than University of Southern Mississippi ($21,150.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Point U ($14,427 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 26% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,000 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 60.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($14,960 vs. $9,296)
Point U vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U 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 Point U .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 139 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Point U (3.41)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U 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 Point U.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Point University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $6,700 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $2,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,687)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/