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Overview |
Coppin | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Coppin | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Coppin | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Coppin | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Coppin | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 2,006 students)
Coppin vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 93.1% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Coppin than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,492.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($8,562 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 3.6% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($11,338 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 40.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($13,097 vs. $9,296)
Coppin vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin 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 Coppin .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 161 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Coppin (45%)
Coppin vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Coppin State University (47% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,400 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Coppin graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/