Arkansas State University vs. Ole Miss

Comparable Facts

Compare Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR with University of Mississippi in University, MS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Mississippi is larger than Arkansas State University based on total student enrollment (26,449 students vs. 15,726 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Arkansas State University is located in Jonesboro, AR (Small City setting); University of Mississippi is in University, MS (Remote Town setting).
• Arkansas State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Mississippi is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Arkansas State University 17:1; University of Mississippi 18:1.

Arkansas State University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Ole Miss? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University than Ole Miss ($12,410 vs. $15,045).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University are 8.3% lower than at University of Mississippi ($11,550 vs. $12,600).
• University of Mississippi is 20.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Arkansas State University (about $1,682 more per year; $9,772.00 vs. $8,090.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 96.9% higher at Ole Miss than at Arkansas State University (about $14,078 more per year; $28,600.00 vs. $14,522.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Arkansas State University than at University of Mississippi (97% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University students is 7.5% larger than aid received by University of Mississippi students ($13,395 vs. $12,455).

Arkansas State University vs. Ole Miss Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Ole Miss? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Ole Miss and Arkansas State University.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Mississippi (1100) is 20 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1080).
• Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 21 at Arkansas State University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Arkansas State University 970/1190; University of Mississippi 1000/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Arkansas State University 18/24; University of Mississippi 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Arkansas State University - Test optional; Ole Miss - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ole Miss (3.6).
• Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Arkansas State University (82.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.5% at Arkansas State University vs. 18.5% at Ole Miss.

Arkansas State University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Arkansas State University and Ole Miss? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Mississippi's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than Arkansas State University's (38%).
• Graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of about $16,700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,700 vs. $36,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Arkansas State University graduates have a $500 lower median loan debt than Ole Miss graduates ($19,500 vs. $20,000).
• Among borrowers, Arkansas State University graduates have an estimated $5 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Ole Miss graduates ($201 vs. $206).
• More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.