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Overview |
Ole Miss | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | University, MS | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 92% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $194 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 20,945 students)
Ole Miss vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Mississippi is 11.5% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Ole Miss than University of Nevada Reno ($26,292.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than University of Nevada-Reno ($14,289 vs. $16,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 20.1% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($11,490 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than University of Mississippi (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 75.2% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($13,720 vs. $7,829)
Ole Miss vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or University of Nevada-Reno? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Nevada-Reno or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 34 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.6%)
Ole Miss vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or University of Nevada-Reno? 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 Nevada-Reno and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of Nevada Reno (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $700 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $52,700)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $1,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($18,801 vs. $20,000)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($194 vs. $206)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/