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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | WVSU | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,785 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or WVSU?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 15% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at WVSU than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,810.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,684 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 7.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,338 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than West Virginia State University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 2% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,482 vs. $9,296)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 122 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than WVSU (96.2%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or WVSU? 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 WVSU and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than West Virginia State University (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $9,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/