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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette Touro College GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University| University of Southern Mississippi | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 8,733 | ||
| 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 | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 147 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 35 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $9,340 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $96 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than CUNY Graduate Center based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 8,733 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. CUNY Graduate Center Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or CUNY Graduate Center?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 34.8% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at CUNY Graduate Center than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,880.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 84.3% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($11,338 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($9,296 vs. $0)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. CUNY Graduate Center Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or CUNY Graduate Center? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUNY Graduate Center or University of Southern Mississippi .
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. CUNY Graduate Center Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or CUNY Graduate Center? 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 CUNY Graduate Center and University of Southern Mississippi.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $15,660 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($9,340 vs. $25,000)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($96 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/