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Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham Mississippi State Tennessee Arkansas Auburn LSU Memphis Texas Tech Kentucky Georgia Clemson| University of Alabama at Huntsville | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 |
UA Huntsville | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $206 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Ole Miss?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Ole Miss than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($26,292.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than UA Huntsville ($14,289 vs. $18,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($11,122 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than University of Mississippi (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 52.7% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($13,720 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 103 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than UA Huntsville (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $2,200 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $50,500)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,500)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville 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/