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Overview |
Louisiana College | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Louisiana College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $206 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Ole Miss?
- Louisiana College is 115.9% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Ole Miss than Louisiana College ($26,292.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Louisiana College ($14,289 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 50.3% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($7,646 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than University of Mississippi (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 0.5% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($13,720 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 149 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Louisiana College (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $7,100 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $45,600)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $3,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,027)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($206 vs. $238)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College 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/