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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,297 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 0% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at Shawnee State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($15,686.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,313 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 2.2% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($11,338 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Shawnee State University (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 20.4% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($9,296 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Shawnee State University (47% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $5,400 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/