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Alabama Mississippi State Tennessee Arkansas Auburn LSU Memphis TROY Texas Tech Kentucky Georgia Clemson| Auburn University at Montgomery | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
AUM | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $206 |
Diversity |
AUM | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 10.2% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Ole Miss than Auburn University at Montgomery ($26,292.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Ole Miss ($13,163 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 55.9% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($7,368 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than University of Mississippi (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 97.8% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($13,720 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or AUM .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 128 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AUM (3.4)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $14,800 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $37,900)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $2,192 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,192)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($206 vs. $229)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/