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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State RMC TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University| University of Southern Mississippi | Montana State University Billings | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | MSU Billings | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $180 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,057 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or MSU Billings?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 102.2% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at MSU Billings than University of Southern Mississippi ($18,209.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,487 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 35.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,348 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 72.3% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($9,296 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or MSU Billings? 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 MSU Billings and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Montana State University Billings (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,900 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/