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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | RU | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | RU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 7,718 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or RU?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 14.5% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at RU than University of Southern Mississippi ($20,246.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than RU ($14,427 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,567 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than University of Southern Mississippi (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 4.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,733 vs. $9,296)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of Southern Mississippi .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RU (3.31)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than RU (93.3%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or RU? 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 RU and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,700 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- RU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/