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UVU UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Utah Utah State University Georgia State TROY UNT| University of Southern Mississippi | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | DSC | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | DSC | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $171 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | DSC | ||
| 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 12,556 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or DSC?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 77.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at DSC than University of Southern Mississippi ($16,836.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than DSC ($14,427 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 53.5% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,384 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than University of Southern Mississippi (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 33.8% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($9,296 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at DSC (3.4)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or DSC? 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 DSC and University of Southern Mississippi.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $2,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $8,375 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($16,625 vs. $25,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($171 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC 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/