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Overview |
Hinds Community College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Raymond, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,407 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hindscc.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hinds Community College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,500 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,550 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,800 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,107 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,097 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 91% |
Admission |
Hinds Community 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 | 2.25 | 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 |
Hinds Community College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hinds Community College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hinds Community College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 56% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hinds Community College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hinds Community College | 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 Hinds Community College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 9,407 students)
Hinds Community College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hinds Community College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 166.9% more expensive to attend than Hinds Community College for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $3,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Hinds Community College ($11,340.00 vs. $6,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hinds Community College than University of Southern Mississippi ($4,107 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hinds Community College are 136.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($4,800 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Hinds Community College (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 52.5% larger than aid received Hinds Community College ($9,296 vs. $6,097)
Which college is harder to get into, Hinds Community 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 Hinds Community College .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Hinds Community College (2.25)
Hinds Community College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hinds Community 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 Hinds Community College.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $11,700 more per year than Hinds Community College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $30,000)
- Hinds Community College students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($6,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hinds Community College graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($67 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hinds Community College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/