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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University Southeastern Oklahoma State University| University of Southern Mississippi | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | ECU | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $174 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,376 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or ECU?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 55.6% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at ECU than University of Southern Mississippi ($15,361.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than University of Southern Mississippi ($10,221 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 46.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,752 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than East Central University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 5% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,296 vs. $8,853)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 79 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECU (3.31)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than ECU (70.1%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or ECU? 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 ECU and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than East Central University (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $1,400 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $8,122 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($16,878 vs. $25,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($174 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/