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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| University of Southern Mississippi | Bismarck State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | BSC | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | bismarckstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | BSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $4,167 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $6,251 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $7,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $4,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 70% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | BSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
University of Southern Mississippi | BSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | BSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $11,041 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $114 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | BSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | BSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | BSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than BSC based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,771 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. BSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or BSC?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 124.1% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Bismarck State College ($11,340.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,309 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bismarck State College are 44.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,830 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Bismarck State College (91% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 119.3% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($9,296 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or BSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSC or University of Southern Mississippi .
University of Southern Mississippi vs. BSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or BSC? 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 BSC and University of Southern Mississippi.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $7,500 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,700)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $13,959 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($11,041 vs. $25,000)
- BSC graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($114 vs. $258)
- More BSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/