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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than CSU Stanislaus based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 10,154 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 62.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at CSU Stanislaus than University of Southern Mississippi ($17,622.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than University of Southern Mississippi ($7,555 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 0.4% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($11,338 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than California State University Stanislaus (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 4.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,696 vs. $9,296)
CSU Stanislaus vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus 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 CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU Stanislaus (3.47)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than CSU Stanislaus (96.6%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus 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 CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,700)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/