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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | WSC | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | |||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,773 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or WSC?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 63.9% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Wayne State College ($11,340.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,271 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 27.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,870 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than University of Southern Mississippi (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 18.6% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($9,296 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WSC (3.36)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or WSC? 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 WSC and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $2,300 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $4,950 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,050 vs. $25,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/