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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State Southern New Hampshire University UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State Rutgers University-Newark Kean TROY UNT| University of Southern Mississippi | Thomas Edison State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | TESC | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | TESC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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 | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $111 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 8,248 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or TESC?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 26.7% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Thomas Edison State College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 122.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($5,103 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Thomas Edison State College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($9,296 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or University of Southern Mississippi .
University of Southern Mississippi vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or TESC? 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 TESC and University of Southern Mississippi.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $16,100 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $41,700)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($10,750 vs. $25,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($111 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/