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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Mason Georgia State TROY UNT University of Phoenix-Philadelphia Campus Cedarville University| University of Southern Mississippi | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 2,315 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or West Liberty University?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 7.2% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at West Liberty University than University of Southern Mississippi ($17,100.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,788 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 13.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,020 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than West Liberty University (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 59.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,296 vs. $5,824)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or University of Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 65 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and University of Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than West Liberty University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,800 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/