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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Crookston, MN | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,303 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umcrookston.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,362 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,362 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,792 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,500 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,739 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 995 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 12, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than University of Minnesota-Crookston based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 2,303 students)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Crookston or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Minnesota Crookston is 21.6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($11,362.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at University of Minnesota-Crookston than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,362.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Crookston than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,894 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Crookston are 15.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,792 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Crookston than University of Southern Mississippi (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Crookston students is 23.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($11,500 vs. $9,296)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Crookston 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 University of Minnesota-Crookston .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 23 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Crookston (1026)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Minnesota-Crookston (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Minnesota-Crookston (3.28)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than University of Minnesota-Crookston (57.2%)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Crookston 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 University of Minnesota-Crookston.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Minnesota Crookston (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Crookston earn on average $4,300 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of Minnesota Crookston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/