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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State NSU TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University| University of Southern Mississippi | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | RSU | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 79% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | RSU | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $166 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 19% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,155 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or RSU?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 105.9% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at RSU than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,320.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,446 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,725 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Rogers State University (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 30.8% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($9,296 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 219 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RSU (3.4)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or RSU? 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 RSU and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Rogers State University (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $4,400 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $8,850 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($16,150 vs. $25,000)
- RSU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($166 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/