UA Huntsville vs. Ole Miss

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL with University of Mississippi in University, MS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Mississippi is larger than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (26,449 students vs. 8,564 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Alabama in Huntsville is located in Huntsville, AL (Midsize City setting); University of Mississippi is in University, MS (Remote Town setting).
• University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Mississippi is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Alabama in Huntsville 17:1; University of Mississippi 18:1.

UA Huntsville vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Ole Miss? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than UA Huntsville ($15,045 vs. $19,396).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama in Huntsville are 1.4% lower than at University of Mississippi ($12,428 vs. $12,600).
• University of Alabama in Huntsville is 24.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ole Miss (about $2,360 more per year; $12,132.00 vs. $9,772.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 8.3% higher at Ole Miss than at University of Alabama in Huntsville (about $2,192 more per year; $28,600.00 vs. $26,408.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Alabama in Huntsville than at University of Mississippi (95% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 34.4% larger than aid received by University of Alabama in Huntsville students ($12,455 vs. $9,268).

UA Huntsville vs. Ole Miss Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Ole Miss? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Ole Miss and UA Huntsville.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Alabama in Huntsville (1310) is 210 points higher than at Ole Miss (1100).
• Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 25 at Ole Miss).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Alabama in Huntsville 1210/1410; University of Mississippi 1000/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Alabama in Huntsville 24/31; University of Mississippi 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UA Huntsville - Test optional; Ole Miss - Test optional.
• Enrolled 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 (96.6%) than UA Huntsville (68.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23.2% at UA Huntsville vs. 18.5% at Ole Miss.

UA Huntsville vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UA Huntsville and Ole Miss? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Mississippi's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than University of Alabama in Huntsville's (45%).
• Graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of about $2,200 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,700 vs. $50,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Mississippi graduates have a $3,500 lower median loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates ($20,000 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, Ole Miss graduates have an estimated $36 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.