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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 | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Johnson State College | ||
| 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 Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,779 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 24.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.5% higher at Johnson State College than University of Southern Mississippi ($25,680.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Johnson State College ($14,427 vs. $15,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 9.4% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($11,338 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 37% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($12,740 vs. $9,296)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 74 points higher than at Johnson State College (975)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Johnson State College (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Johnson State College (3.32)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Johnson State College (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $7,800 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $1,181 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,819 vs. $25,000)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Johnson State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/