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Overview |
San Jose State | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 77% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $206 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
San Jose State | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 63% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 22,300 students)
San Jose State vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 58% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Ole Miss than San Jose State University ($26,292.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Ole Miss ($14,219 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 61.6% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($11,490 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mississippi than San Jose State University (77% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 49% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($13,720 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 63 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State 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 San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than San Jose State University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $52,700)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More San Jose State 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/