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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University GSU- Grambling| Williams Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Williams Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Williams Baptist College is 92.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Williams Baptist College than University of Southern Mississippi ($17,980.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Williams Baptist College ($14,427 vs. $14,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 26.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,980 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than University of Southern Mississippi (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 73% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($16,082 vs. $9,296)
Williams Baptist College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist 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 Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 39 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist 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 Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Williams Baptist College (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $6,900 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More Williams Baptist College 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/