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Overview |
Principia College | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 24,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,250 | $9,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,250 | $26,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,370 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,904 | $14,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,096 | $13,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 78% |
Admission |
Principia College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 268 | 27,837 | ||
| Admitted | 119 | 27,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Principia College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
Principia College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Principia College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 338 students)
Principia College vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Ole Miss?
- Principia College is 248.6% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($32,250.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Principia College than University of Mississippi ($32,250.00 vs. $26,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than Ole Miss ($14,904 vs. $14,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 11% lower than costs at Principia College ($12,040 vs. $13,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Principia College than University of Mississippi (90% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 145.6% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($32,096 vs. $13,070)
Principia College vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Principia College (44.4%)
Principia College vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/