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UT Arlington City Tech KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State York TROY Lehman UNT| University of Southern Mississippi | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Medgar | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,110 | 3,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,508 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,508 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,664 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,050 | $6,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,000 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 11,239 | ||
| Admitted | 8,763 | 9,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1000 | |||
| 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 | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $93 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % 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 | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Medgar | ||
| 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 Medgar based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 3,846 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Medgar ?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Medgar than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,880.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than University of Southern Mississippi ($6,207 vs. $14,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 86.8% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,664 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than CUNY Medgar Evers College (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 39.3% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,000 vs. $7,896)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or University of Southern Mississippi .
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Medgar (83.4%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,300 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $15,967 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($9,033 vs. $25,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($93 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/