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Overview |
Ole Miss | Wright State | ||
| Location | University, MS | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 92% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Wright State | ||
| 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 Wright State based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 9,678 students)
Ole Miss vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Ole Miss than Wright State University Main Campus ($26,292.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Wright State ($14,289 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,686 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than University of Mississippi (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 54.7% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($13,720 vs. $8,867)
Ole Miss vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 84 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Wright State (95.2%)
Ole Miss vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $9,300 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $43,400)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/