OBU vs. Ole Miss

Comparable Facts

Compare Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR 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 OBU based on total student enrollment (26,449 students vs. 1,858 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ouachita Baptist University is located in Arkadelphia, AR (Distant Town setting); University of Mississippi is in University, MS (Remote Town setting).
• Ouachita Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Mississippi is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ouachita Baptist University 14:1; University of Mississippi 18:1.

OBU vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OBU 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 University of Mississippi than OBU ($15,045 vs. $24,532).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 22.9% lower than at University of Mississippi ($9,720 vs. $12,600).
• Ouachita Baptist University is 253% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ole Miss (about $24,728 more per year; $34,500.00 vs. $9,772.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 20.6% higher at OBU than at University of Mississippi (about $5,900 more per year; $34,500.00 vs. $28,600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than at University of Mississippi (100% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 83.3% larger than aid received by University of Mississippi students ($22,830 vs. $12,455).

OBU vs. Ole Miss Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OBU 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 OBU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Ouachita Baptist University (1180) is 80 points higher than at Ole Miss (1100).
• Incoming OBU students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 25) as students at Ole Miss (25).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ouachita Baptist University 1070/1280; University of Mississippi 1000/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ouachita Baptist University 22/28; University of Mississippi 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OBU - Test optional; Ole Miss - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman OBU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Ole Miss (3.6).
• Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than OBU (67.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 28.9% at OBU vs. 18.5% at Ole Miss.

OBU vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OBU 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.

• Ouachita Baptist University's six-year graduation rate (63%) is higher than University of Mississippi's (60%).
• Graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of about $9,300 more per year than OBU graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,700 vs. $43,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Mississippi graduates have a $2,500 lower median loan debt than OBU graduates ($20,000 vs. $22,500).
• Among borrowers, Ole Miss graduates have an estimated $26 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than OBU graduates ($206 vs. $232).
• More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)

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.