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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 71% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1330 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 3,295 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 64.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than University of Southern Mississippi ($25,854.00 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 State Erie-Behrend College ($14,427 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 14.5% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($11,338 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Penn State Erie Behrend College (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 4.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,685 vs. $9,296)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 5 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Penn State Erie-Behrend College (95.4%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 State Erie-Behrend College and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $13,600 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,700)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/