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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWSP | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $251 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 7,964 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or UWSP?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 39.4% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at UWSP than University of Southern Mississippi ($15,402.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,702 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 41.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,000 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 123% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($9,296 vs. $4,169)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 1 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UWSP (89.1%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or UWSP? 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 UWSP and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of University of Southern Mississippi and UWSP have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($41,700 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $640 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($24,360 vs. $25,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/