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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 | Kent State University at Stark | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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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 | 3.16 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $267 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,446 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Kent State University at Stark?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Kent State University at Stark than University of Southern Mississippi ($16,068.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than University of Southern Mississippi ($10,177 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 27.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,882 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Kent State University at Stark (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 106.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($9,296 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Kent State University at Stark and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Kent State University at Stark (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $1,400 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,300)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/