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UT Arlington UWO UWM UW-Eau Claire KSU UWSP Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss UW-Stout Georgia State| University of Southern Mississippi | University of Wisconsin Green Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,110 | 10,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | uwgb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,508 | $6,767 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,508 | $15,354 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,664 | $8,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,050 | $10,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,000 | $7,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 53% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 6,373 | ||
| Admitted | 8,763 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,259 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Green Bay | ||
| 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 UW-Green Bay based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 10,326 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UW-Green Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or UW-Green Bay?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 40.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $6,767.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at UW-Green Bay than University of Southern Mississippi ($15,354.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than University of Southern Mississippi ($10,289 vs. $14,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 45% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,042 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (93% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 43.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($11,000 vs. $7,689)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UW-Green Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or UW-Green Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Green Bay or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Green Bay (1070) is 21 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UW-Green Bay (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than UW-Green Bay (87.8%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UW-Green Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or UW-Green Bay? 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 UW-Green Bay and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at UW-Green Bay is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of University of Southern Mississippi and UW-Green Bay have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($41,700 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $3,741 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($21,259 vs. $25,000)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More UW-Green Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/