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Overview |
ECSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 44.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,340.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than ECSU ($14,427 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 42.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,338 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 18.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($10,993 vs. $9,296)
ECSU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,700)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/