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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 71% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 36% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 UW-Stout based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 7,234 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or UW-Stout?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 33.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at UW-Stout than University of Southern Mississippi ($15,281.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than UW-Stout ($14,427 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 35% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,398 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Wisconsin Stout (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 96.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($9,296 vs. $4,736)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 19 points higher than at UW-Stout (1030)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Stout (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UW-Stout (86.3%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or UW-Stout? 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-Stout and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout 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/