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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT Trinity International University University of South Alabama Jackson State University| The Baptist College of Florida | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Baptist College of Florida | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Graceville, FL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 410 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baptistcollege.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Baptist College of Florida | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,550 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,550 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,082 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,430 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,289 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
The Baptist College of Florida | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.4% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
The Baptist College of Florida | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Baptist College of Florida | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,104 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $258 |
Diversity |
The Baptist College of Florida | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
The Baptist College of Florida | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
Campus |
The Baptist College of Florida | 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 The Baptist College of Florida based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 410 students)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Baptist College of Florida or University of Southern Mississippi?
- The Baptist College of Florida is 23.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($11,550.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at The Baptist College of Florida than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,550.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Baptist College of Florida than University of Southern Mississippi ($10,430 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Baptist College of Florida are 123.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($5,082 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Baptist College of Florida than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 0.1% larger than aid received The Baptist College of Florida ($9,296 vs. $9,289)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Baptist College of Florida 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 The Baptist College of Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 103 points higher than at The Baptist College of Florida (946)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (3.08)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than The Baptist College of Florida (92.1%)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Baptist College of Florida 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 The Baptist College of Florida.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than The Baptist College of Florida (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $5,100 more per year than The Baptist College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,600)
- The Baptist College of Florida students graduate with a $4,896 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,104 vs. $25,000)
- The Baptist College of Florida graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More The Baptist College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/