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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | MCA | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | MCA | ||
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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 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $341 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 116 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 246.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.7% higher at MCA than University of Southern Mississippi ($32,400.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 27.5% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,890 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Memphis College of Art (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($9,296 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MCA (3.33)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or MCA? 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 MCA and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Memphis College of Art (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $11,800 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $29,900)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($258 vs. $341)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/