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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State SWOSU TROY UNT University of South Alabama NWOSU| University of Southern Mississippi | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Durant, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 5,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #944 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | se.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $15,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $7,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 915 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 60.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,506 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $160 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 5,479 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Southeastern Oklahoma State University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($15,360.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($10,004 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 56.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,250 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than University of Southern Mississippi (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 29.5% larger than aid received Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($9,296 vs. $7,181)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern Oklahoma State University or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 79 points higher than at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (74.2%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Southeastern Oklahoma 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (47% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $2,600 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $9,494 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($15,506 vs. $25,000)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($160 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University 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/