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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Bethel | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,110 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,508 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,508 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,664 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,050 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,000 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 8,763 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 625/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $292 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Bethel | ||
| 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 Bethel based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 2,974 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 77.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $9,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Bethel than University of Southern Mississippi ($16,870.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Bethel ($14,050 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 10.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,537 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Bethel University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 5.5% larger than aid received Bethel University ($11,000 vs. $10,423)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 121 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Bethel (97.2%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Bethel? 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 Bethel and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Bethel University (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,700)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/