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Overview |
KSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
KSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
KSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
KSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 35% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
KSU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 129% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at KSU than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,796.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than KSU ($14,427 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 1.1% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,338 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Kennesaw State University (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 80.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,296 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU 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 KSU .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KSU (3.33)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Kennesaw State University (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/