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Overview |
Dillard University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 24,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,194 | $9,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,194 | $26,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,786 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,551 | $14,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,515 | $13,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Dillard University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,065 | 27,837 | ||
| Admitted | 3,267 | 27,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 976/1153 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Dillard University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $206 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Dillard University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Dillard University | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 1,122 students)
Dillard University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or Ole Miss?
- Dillard University is 107.5% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($19,194.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Ole Miss than Dillard University ($26,820.00 vs. $19,194.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Dillard University ($14,946 vs. $18,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dillard University are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($11,786 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dillard University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dillard University students is 34% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($17,515 vs. $13,070)
Dillard University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Dillard University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 230 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Dillard University (3.31)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Dillard University (40.5%)
Dillard University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard 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 Dillard University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Dillard University (60% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $17,300 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $35,400)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $36,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($206 vs. $372)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/