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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State KU UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Fort Hays State University ESU Georgia State K-State TROY| Washburn University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washburn University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Washburn University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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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 |
Washburn University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $258 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Washburn University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| 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 Washburn University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 5,460 students)
Washburn University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at Washburn University than University of Southern Mississippi ($20,328.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,473 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,040 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 18.9% larger than aid received Washburn University ($9,296 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
Washburn University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Washburn University (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $600 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,700)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $8,100 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($16,900 vs. $25,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($174 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/