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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State MCA TROY UNT University of South Alabama Memphis| University of Southern Mississippi | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | CBU | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,934 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 280.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.2% higher at CBU than University of Southern Mississippi ($35,520.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than CBU ($14,427 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 10.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,220 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 190.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($26,964 vs. $9,296)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 56 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming CBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than CBU (87.5%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or CBU? 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 CBU and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $8,900 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,700)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/