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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | 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 Arkansas State University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 13,190 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Ole Miss than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($26,292.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Ole Miss ($12,011 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 13.8% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,100 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 22.2% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($13,720 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 30 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Arkansas State University (24)
- Accepted 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 (97.4%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $16,700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- Arkansas State University 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 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/