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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 | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | OC | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 63% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | OC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $124 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | OC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,905 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or OC?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 137.8% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Olympic College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,629 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,500 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Olympic College (91% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 78.2% larger than aid received Olympic College ($9,296 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or University of Southern Mississippi .
University of Southern Mississippi vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or OC? 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 OC and University of Southern Mississippi.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $5,900 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,000)
- OC graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/