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Alabama NMSU Mississippi State Tennessee Arkansas Texas Tech Auburn LSU Memphis ASU U of A Kentucky| University of Mississippi | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ole Miss | UNM | ||
| Location | University, MS | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 97% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $201 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 21,953 students)
Ole Miss vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or UNM?
- University of Mississippi is 33.4% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Ole Miss than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($26,292.00 vs. $25,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Ole Miss ($10,633 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 5.3% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,916 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of Mississippi (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 47.8% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($13,720 vs. $9,280)
Ole Miss vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 78 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UNM (3.42)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than UNM (96.1%)
Ole Miss vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or UNM? 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 UNM and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $10,000 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- UNM graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/