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Overview |
The University of West Florida | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,371 | 24,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $9,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $26,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,432 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,908 | $14,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,018 | $13,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 78% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,831 | 27,837 | ||
| Admitted | 5,591 | 27,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $206 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 69% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than The University of West Florida based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 14,371 students)
The University of West Florida vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 114.2% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($9,252.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Ole Miss than The University of West Florida ($26,820.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than Ole Miss ($8,908 vs. $14,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 3.3% lower than costs at The University of West Florida ($12,040 vs. $12,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of West Florida than University of Mississippi (84% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 18.6% larger than aid received The University of West Florida ($13,070 vs. $11,018)
The University of West Florida vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 65 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at The University of West Florida (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of West Florida students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than The University of West Florida (56.9%)
The University of West Florida vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than The University of West Florida (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $11,500 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida 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/