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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University GSU- Grambling| Arkansas Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
Arkansas Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Arkansas Baptist College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than University of Southern Mississippi ($7,164 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 28.5% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,826 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Arkansas Baptist College (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 67.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($15,560 vs. $9,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College 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 Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College 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 Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (47% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $17,200 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $24,500)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $17,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,281)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($258 vs. $437)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/