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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 GSU- Grambling| University of Southern Mississippi | Great Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $3,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $12,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $7,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $5,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 68% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Great Basin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Great Basin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $98 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Great Basin College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Great Basin College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Great Basin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,197 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Great Basin College?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 158.9% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Great Basin College than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,872.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than University of Southern Mississippi ($7,058 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 89% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($6,000 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Great Basin College (91% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 58.5% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($9,296 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or University of Southern Mississippi .
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Great Basin College? 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 Great Basin College and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Great Basin College (47% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $4,900 more per year than Great Basin College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,800)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($9,500 vs. $25,000)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($98 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/