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Overview |
Seminole State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
Seminole State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Seminole State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $258 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Seminole State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than University of Southern Mississippi based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 13,526 students)
Seminole State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 290.3% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Seminole State College of Florida ($11,340.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than University of Southern Mississippi ($3,144 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 75.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($6,464 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Seminole State College of Florida (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 33.2% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($9,296 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole 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 Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $7,500 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $14,973 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($10,027 vs. $25,000)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($103 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/