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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 | Ohio University Lancaster Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Lancaster, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $7,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 68% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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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 | 3.23 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,994 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 55.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($11,340.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than University of Southern Mississippi ($7,913 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 82% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($6,228 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (91% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 66.8% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($9,296 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (47% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $2,800 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,700)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/