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Overview |
CBC | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 550 | 24,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,150 | $9,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $26,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,500 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $14,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,916 | $13,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
CBC | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 302 | 27,837 | ||
| Admitted | 140 | 27,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.4% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 74.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1145 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CBC | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
CBC | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CBC | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 69% | ||
Campus |
CBC | 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 550 students)
CBC vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Ole Miss?
- Central Baptist College is 96.2% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($18,150.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Ole Miss than Central Baptist College ($26,820.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than CBC ($14,946 vs. $16,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 41.6% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($8,500 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Baptist College than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 19.7% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($13,070 vs. $10,916)
CBC vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or CBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 150 points higher than at CBC (968)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBC (21)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CBC (3.15)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than CBC (46.4%)
CBC vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Central Baptist College (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $12,600 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $40,100)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CBC graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/