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Overview |
Arkansas | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 77% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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 Arkansas is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 22,300 students)
Arkansas vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Ole Miss than University of Arkansas ($26,292.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Arkansas ($14,289 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,490 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mississippi than University of Arkansas (77% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 61.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($13,720 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 36 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of Arkansas (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $2,300 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $50,400)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/