UL Lafayette vs. Ole Miss

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, LA with University of Mississippi in University, MS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Mississippi is larger than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (26,449 students vs. 15,665 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, LA (Midsize City setting); University of Mississippi is in University, MS (Remote Town setting).
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Mississippi is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Louisiana at Lafayette 18:1; University of Mississippi 18:1.

UL Lafayette vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or Ole Miss? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Ole Miss ($13,017 vs. $15,045).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 3.9% lower than at University of Mississippi ($12,108 vs. $12,600).
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 6.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ole Miss (about $646 more per year; $10,418.00 vs. $9,772.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 18.4% higher at Ole Miss than at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about $4,454 more per year; $28,600.00 vs. $24,146.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than at University of Mississippi (91% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 5.9% larger than aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students ($12,455 vs. $11,762).

UL Lafayette vs. Ole Miss Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or Ole Miss? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Ole Miss and UL Lafayette.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1180) is 80 points higher than at Ole Miss (1100).
• Incoming UL Lafayette students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 25) as students at Ole Miss (25).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1120/1240; University of Mississippi 1000/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Louisiana at Lafayette 23/28; University of Mississippi 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UL Lafayette - Test optional; Ole Miss - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4).
• Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UL Lafayette (87%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 31.7% at UL Lafayette vs. 18.5% at Ole Miss.

UL Lafayette vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UL Lafayette and Ole Miss? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Mississippi's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette's (41%).
• Graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of about $7,700 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,700 vs. $45,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates have a $500 lower median loan debt than Ole Miss graduates ($19,500 vs. $20,000).
• Among borrowers, UL Lafayette graduates have an estimated $5 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Ole Miss graduates ($201 vs. $206).
• More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.