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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette Wagner College GS Ole Miss Delaware State University Georgia State Lehman TROY UNT| University of Southern Mississippi | CUNY College of Staten Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Staten Island | ||
| 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 Staten Island based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 10,248 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Staten Island?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Staten Island than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,880.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than University of Southern Mississippi ($7,217 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 76.9% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,338 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than University of Southern Mississippi (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 15.3% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,296 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $3,400 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $41,700)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $11,013 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($13,987 vs. $25,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/