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Tennessee Alabama Florida State Clemson UofSC Georgia Mississippi State Arkansas University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida LSU| Auburn University | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 77% |
Admission |
Auburn | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 22,300 students)
Auburn vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Ole Miss?
- Auburn University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Auburn than University of Mississippi ($31,176.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Auburn ($14,289 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 30.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($11,490 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mississippi than Auburn University (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 40.1% larger than aid received Auburn University ($13,720 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 100 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of Mississippi (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $52,700)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/