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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWO | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
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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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than University of Southern Mississippi based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 13,526 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or UWO?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 45.4% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at UWO than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,995.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,827 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 27.5% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,894 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 108.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($9,296 vs. $4,450)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 19 points higher than at UWO (1030)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UWO (3.24)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UWO (88.5%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or UWO? 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 UWO and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $1,252 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,748 vs. $25,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/