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UT Arlington Husson University KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University| University of Maine at Augusta | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
UMA | 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 |
UMA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
UMA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UMA | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 27.1% more expensive to attend than UMA for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at UMA than University of Southern Mississippi ($18,750.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than University of Southern Mississippi ($9,973 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 38.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,200 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Augusta than University of Southern Mississippi (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 6.6% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($9,296 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA 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 UMA .
UMA vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (47% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $11,600 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $30,100)
- University of Maine at Augusta students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- UMA graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/