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UT Arlington PennWest California Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss LHU Georgia State TROY PennWest Edinboro| University of Southern Mississippi | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
University of Southern Mississippi | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,922 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or PennWest Clarion?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 21% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at PennWest Clarion than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,574.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 14% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($11,338 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than PennWest Clarion (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($9,296 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 115 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $2,500 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,200)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/