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Overview |
Ole Miss | VCU | ||
| Location | University, MS | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 83% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 22,300 students)
Ole Miss vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at VCU than University of Mississippi ($33,726.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than VCU ($14,289 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 6.9% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,490 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than University of Mississippi (83% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 9% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,720 vs. $12,583)
Ole Miss vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 21 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than VCU (91%)
Ole Miss vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or VCU? 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 VCU and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $5,200 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $47,500)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/