Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

1. 1

   California State University-Stanislaus has 27 pts more first-gen students than U. Southern Mississippi (60% vs. 33%)

   First-generation students
2. 2

   California State University-Stanislaus grads earn $19K more ten years out than U. Southern Mississippi's ($63,188 vs. $44,140)

   Median earnings, 10 yrs
3. 3

   California State University-Stanislaus graduates 17 pts more of its students than U. Southern Mississippi (70% vs. 53%)

   Graduation rate
4. 4

   California State University-Stanislaus has 9 pts more Pell recipients than U. Southern Mississippi (55% vs. 46%)

   Pell Grant recipients
5. 5

   U. Southern Mississippi's yield is 6 pts higher than California State University-Stanislaus's

   Yield rate
6. 6

   California State University-Stanislaus's grants cover 42% of its full price on average, vs. 37% at U. Southern Mississippi

   Aid generosity

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.