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FGCU Alabama UCF Florida State Nova FIU Mississippi State Tennessee Arkansas University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus| Florida Atlantic University | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
FAU | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FAU | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $206 |
Diversity |
FAU | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
FAU | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 63% | ||
Campus |
FAU | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 22,300 students)
FAU vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 259.7% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Ole Miss than Florida Atlantic University ($26,292.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than Ole Miss ($9,711 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 9.1% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($11,490 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Atlantic University than University of Mississippi (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 32.8% larger than aid received Florida Atlantic University ($13,720 vs. $10,334)
FAU vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or FAU .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 71 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at FAU (23)
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than FAU (81.3%)
FAU vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU 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 FAU.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Florida Atlantic University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $6,500 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $46,200)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $3,139 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($16,861 vs. $20,000)
- FAU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($174 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/