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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State Temple TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University| University of Southern Mississippi | Vermont Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,110 | 5,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,508 | $9,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,508 | $19,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,664 | $12,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,050 | $21,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,000 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 8,763 | 2,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Vermont Tech | ||
| 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 Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 5,136 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($9,984.00 vs. $9,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at Vermont Tech than University of Southern Mississippi ($19,992.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Vermont Tech ($14,050 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 10.6% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($11,664 vs. $12,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than University of Southern Mississippi (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 9.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($12,000 vs. $11,000)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Vermont Tech (83.2%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Vermont Technical College (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,700)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $8,950 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($16,050 vs. $25,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/