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Overview |
Wesleyan College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Wesleyan College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Wesleyan College is 183.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.2% higher at Wesleyan College than University of Southern Mississippi ($26,450.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,900 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,996 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 166.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($24,800 vs. $9,296)
Wesleyan College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $5,600 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,100)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/