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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette Southern New Hampshire University GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Staten Island| University of Southern Mississippi | SUNY Empire State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 9,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | esc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $9,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $9,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than SUNY Empire State College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 9,407 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. SUNY Empire State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or SUNY Empire State College?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 32.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at SUNY Empire State College than University of Southern Mississippi ($16,980.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than University of Southern Mississippi ($9,704 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 2.3% lower than costs at SUNY Empire State College ($11,338 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than SUNY Empire State College (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Empire State College students is 0.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,343 vs. $9,296)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or SUNY Empire State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Empire State College or University of Southern Mississippi .
University of Southern Mississippi vs. SUNY Empire State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or SUNY Empire State 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 SUNY Empire State College and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than SUNY Empire State College (47% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $4,300 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,700)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/