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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $206 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Ole Miss?
- Tuskegee University is 116% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Ole Miss than Tuskegee University ($26,292.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Tuskegee University ($14,289 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 16.7% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($9,844 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than University of Mississippi (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 116.8% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($13,720 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 163 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Tuskegee University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $11,800 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $40,900)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $12,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $32,122)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($206 vs. $332)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/