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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Central | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
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| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Central | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | Central | ||
| 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 Central based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 11,637 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Central?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Central than University of Southern Mississippi ($16,080.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Central ($14,427 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 16.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,699 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 42.6% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($9,296 vs. $6,517)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 39 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Central (71.3%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or Central? 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 Central and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $200 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,559 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,441 vs. $25,000)
- Central graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/