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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Wiley College | ||
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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 | 2.53 | ||
| 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 | |||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $310 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Wiley College | ||
| 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 Wiley College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 698 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 33.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Wiley College than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,500.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,246 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 126.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($5,000 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wiley College than University of Southern Mississippi (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 2.7% larger than aid received Wiley College ($9,296 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Wiley College? 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 Wiley College and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Wiley College (47% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $12,600 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $29,100)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $5,046 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,046)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($258 vs. $310)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/