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Overview |
Stillman College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
Stillman College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Stillman College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Stillman College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Stillman College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($9,548.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Stillman College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Stillman College ($14,427 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,054 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Stillman College (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 29.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($12,049 vs. $9,296)
Stillman College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College 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 Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 218 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Stillman College (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $12,200 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $29,500)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $34,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($258 vs. $351)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/