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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
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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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 53% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 5,188 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 45.3% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at University of Wisconsin-River Falls than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,421.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,427 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 40.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,094 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Wisconsin River Falls (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 107.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($9,296 vs. $4,489)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 1 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (3.44)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls 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 River Falls students graduate with a $2,275 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,725 vs. $25,000)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/