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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| Thomas University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 91% |
Admission |
Thomas University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Thomas University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($10,800.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Thomas University ($11,340.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,557 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 61.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,040 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Thomas University (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 13.7% larger than aid received Thomas University ($9,296 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University 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 Thomas University .
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Thomas University (47% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,700 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $4,380 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,620 vs. $25,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/