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Alabama Mississippi State Tennessee Arkansas Auburn LSU Loyola University-New Orleans Memphis Texas Tech Kentucky Georgia Clemson| University of New Orleans | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
UNO | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNO | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNO | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNO | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 49% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.6% higher at Ole Miss than University of New Orleans ($26,292.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Ole Miss ($11,508 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 6% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($11,490 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than University of Mississippi (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 33.7% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($13,720 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 84 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and UNO.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of New Orleans (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $10,000 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($170 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/