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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,872 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at Plymouth than University of Southern Mississippi ($22,250.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Plymouth ($14,427 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 4.2% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,338 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 0.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($9,296 vs. $9,286)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Plymouth (97.5%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $500 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,700)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/