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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 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn College | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 69% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn 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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,241 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 65.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at Penn College than University of Southern Mississippi ($23,190.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Penn College ($14,427 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,338 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Pennsylvania College of Technology (91% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 28.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,296 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn College (3.05)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Penn 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 Penn College and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/