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Belmont Alabama Mississippi State Tennessee Arkansas Auburn Samford University LSU Memphis Harding University Texas Tech Kentucky| University of Mississippi | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ole Miss | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | University, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Ole Miss | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 4,704 students)
Ole Miss vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 278.1% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Lipscomb than University of Mississippi ($34,304.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Lipscomb ($14,289 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 22.2% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,490 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 77.9% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($24,404 vs. $13,720)
Ole Miss vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 58 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Ole Miss vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than University of Mississippi (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $5,800 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $46,900)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lipscomb graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lipscomb graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/