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CSN UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama UNLV| University of Southern Mississippi | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | NSC | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.75 | ||
| 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 NSC based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 7,169 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or NSC?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 68.3% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at NSC than University of Southern Mississippi ($19,289.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than NSC ($14,427 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,830 vs. $11,338)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi as Nevada State College (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 38.8% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($9,296 vs. $6,696)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NSC (2.75)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than NSC (82.5%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or NSC? 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 NSC and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Nevada State College (47% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $2,080 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,920 vs. $25,000)
- NSC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/