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Valencia College UT Arlington MDC KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT BC| Santa Fe College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 91% |
Admission |
Santa Fe 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 | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Santa Fe College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $258 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Santa Fe College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 12,729 students)
Santa Fe College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 398.9% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Santa Fe College ($11,340.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,380 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,008 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Santa Fe College (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 283.2% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($9,296 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $4,200 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $13,975 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($11,025 vs. $25,000)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/