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Overview |
Ole Miss | Ohio University | ||
| Location | University, MS | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 22,300 students)
Ole Miss vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Ole Miss than Ohio University Main Campus ($26,292.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Ohio University ($14,289 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 7.4% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,490 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Mississippi (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 45.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($13,720 vs. $9,416)
Ole Miss vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 10 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ole Miss vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Mississippi (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $8,200 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $44,500)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/