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Overview |
John Brown University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
John Brown University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 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 |
John Brown University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $206 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
John Brown University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 63% | ||
Campus |
John Brown 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 John Brown University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 2,326 students)
John Brown University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or Ole Miss?
- John Brown University is 213.3% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($28,424.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at John Brown University than University of Mississippi ($28,424.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than John Brown University ($14,289 vs. $20,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 15.8% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($9,920 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Brown University than University of Mississippi (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Brown University students is 54% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($21,131 vs. $13,720)
John Brown University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 91 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming John Brown University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than John Brown University (56.6%)
John Brown University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown 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 John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at John Brown University is higher than University of Mississippi (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $900 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $52,700)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $1,943 lower median federal student loan debt than John Brown University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,943)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than John Brown University graduates. ($206 vs. $226)
- More John Brown University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/