Murray State University vs. Ole Miss

Comparable Facts

Compare Murray State University in Murray, KY with University of Mississippi in University, MS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Mississippi is larger than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (26,449 students vs. 10,020 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Murray State University is located in Murray, KY (Remote Town setting); University of Mississippi is in University, MS (Remote Town setting).
• Murray State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Mississippi is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Murray State University 17:1; University of Mississippi 18:1.

Murray State University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Ole Miss? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Ole Miss ($10,182 vs. $15,045).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 11.8% lower than at University of Mississippi ($11,112 vs. $12,600).
• Murray State University is 1.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ole Miss (about $128 more per year; $9,900.00 vs. $9,772.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 44.2% higher at Ole Miss than at Murray State University (about $8,764 more per year; $28,600.00 vs. $19,836.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Murray State University than at University of Mississippi (100% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 13.8% larger than aid received by University of Mississippi students ($14,178 vs. $12,455).

Murray State University vs. Ole Miss Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Ole Miss? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Ole Miss and Murray State University.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Mississippi (1100) is 40 points higher than at Murray State University (1060).
• Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 22 at Murray State University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Murray State University 940/1170; University of Mississippi 1000/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Murray State University 19/26; University of Mississippi 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Murray State University - Test optional; Ole Miss - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Murray State University (3.57).
• Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Murray State University (85.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.4% at Murray State University vs. 18.5% at Ole Miss.

Murray State University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Murray State University and Ole Miss? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Mississippi's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than Murray State University's (52%).
• Graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of about $12,300 more per year than Murray State University graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,700 vs. $40,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Mississippi graduates have a $1,500 lower median loan debt than Murray State University graduates ($20,000 vs. $21,500).
• Among borrowers, Ole Miss graduates have an estimated $16 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Murray State University graduates ($206 vs. $222).
• More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.