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Overview |
Belhaven University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 77% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Belhaven University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $206 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Belhaven University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 3,627 students)
Belhaven University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or Ole Miss?
- Belhaven University is 208.4% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Belhaven University than University of Mississippi ($27,980.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Belhaven University ($14,289 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 26.3% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($9,100 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mississippi than Belhaven University (77% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 24.4% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($17,067 vs. $13,720)
Belhaven University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Belhaven University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $11,800 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $40,900)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $8,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,402)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($206 vs. $293)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/