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Overview |
Ole Miss | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | University, MS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 87% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $226 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Ole Miss | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 22,300 students)
Ole Miss vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Mississippi ($30,441.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than University of Missouri-Columbia ($14,289 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,890 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Mississippi (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 18.8% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($13,720 vs. $11,545)
Ole Miss vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 85 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Ole Miss vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Mississippi (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $1,500 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $52,700)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $1,883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,883)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($206 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/