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UT Arlington Arkansas KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS ATU Ole Miss Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University Georgia State| University of Central Arkansas | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 9,913 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 34.4% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at University of Central Arkansas than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,900.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Central Arkansas ($14,427 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 37.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,250 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than University of Southern Mississippi (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 13.7% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($9,296 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas 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 University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 19 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than University of Central Arkansas (91.2%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas 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 University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Central Arkansas (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $900 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $3,585 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($21,415 vs. $25,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/