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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at Ole Miss than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($26,292.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Ole Miss ($14,056 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 47.1% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($7,809 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Mississippi (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 47.3% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,720 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 130 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $14,800 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($175 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/