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Overview |
Ole Miss | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | University, MS | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 9,927 students)
Ole Miss vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Southeast Missouri State University?
- University of Mississippi is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at Ole Miss than Southeast Missouri State University ($26,292.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,289 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 15.4% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($9,954 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Mississippi (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 59.7% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($13,720 vs. $8,592)
Ole Miss vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 68 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Ole Miss vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $12,200 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $40,500)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $2,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,527)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/