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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 | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $293 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 35 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 0.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($11,340.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Shorter-CAPP ($14,427 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 31% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,655 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 82% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($9,296 vs. $5,109)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or University of Southern Mississippi .
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (47% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $7,600 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,700)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $3,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,418)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/