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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss ENMU Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University| University of Southern Mississippi | Western New Mexico University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Silver City, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | wnmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $4,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $8,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Western New Mexico University | ||
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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 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $213 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Western New Mexico University | ||
| 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 Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,378 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Western New Mexico University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Western New Mexico University?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 95.8% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Western New Mexico University than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,400.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than University of Southern Mississippi ($10,676 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New Mexico University are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,940 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Western New Mexico University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 3.7% larger than aid received Western New Mexico University ($9,296 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Western New Mexico University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New Mexico University or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Western New Mexico University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Western New Mexico University? 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 Western New Mexico University and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Western New Mexico University (47% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $6,100 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,600)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $4,314 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,686 vs. $25,000)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/