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OSU-Oklahoma City UT Arlington SWOSU KSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU Mississippi State OU UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss USAO| University of Southern Mississippi | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $210 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than UCO-Central based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 12,250 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or UCO-Central?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 32.9% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at UCO-Central than University of Southern Mississippi ($17,913.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than UCO-Central ($14,427 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 31.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,628 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Central Oklahoma (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 44.8% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($9,296 vs. $6,422)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 39 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or UCO-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 UCO-Central and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $2,900 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,700)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $4,607 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,393 vs. $25,000)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($210 vs. $258)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/