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Overview |
Salisbury | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Salisbury | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Salisbury than University of Southern Mississippi ($18,032.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Salisbury ($14,427 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 14.6% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,338 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than University of Southern Mississippi (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 34.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($9,296 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $10,300 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,700)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,847 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Salisbury 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/