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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | UW-Superior | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 2,710 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or UW-Superior?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 42.9% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at UW-Superior than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,108.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,908 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 61.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($7,013 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than University of Southern Mississippi (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 151.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($9,296 vs. $3,691)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 59 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UW-Superior (95.6%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $4,000 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/