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Overview |
Ole Miss | MC | ||
| Location | University, MS | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | MC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Ole Miss | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 3,946 students)
Ole Miss vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or MC?
- Mississippi College is 116.7% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Ole Miss than Mississippi College ($26,292.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than MC ($14,289 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 2.9% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($11,490 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 23.2% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($16,904 vs. $13,720)
Ole Miss vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 12 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MC (3.56)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than MC (40%)
Ole Miss vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or MC? 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 MC and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Mississippi College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $8,600 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $44,100)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/