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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 | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | BC | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | BC | ||
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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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $54 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | BC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,044 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or BC?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 255.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.1% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Brazosport College ($11,340.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than University of Southern Mississippi ($4,718 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 30.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,700 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 131.3% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($9,296 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or University of Southern Mississippi .
University of Southern Mississippi vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or BC? 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 BC and University of Southern Mississippi.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $2,100 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $19,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($5,250 vs. $25,000)
- BC graduates are paying $204 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($54 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/