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UT Arlington University of Wisconsin-Whitewater KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UWM UNT UW-La Crosse| University of Southern Mississippi | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Parkside | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 67% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,947 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Parkside?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Parkside than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,568.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than University of Southern Mississippi ($8,510 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 42.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,966 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Wisconsin Parkside (91% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 31% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($9,296 vs. $7,098)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 79 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Parkside (72.8%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Parkside? 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 Parkside and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (47% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $700 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,035 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/