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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 63% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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 Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,572 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($14,427 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 32.1% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($11,338 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Penn State Harrisburg (91% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 4.7% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($9,296 vs. $8,882)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 6 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Penn State Harrisburg (95.5%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/