Ole Miss vs. ASU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Mississippi in University, MS with Appalachian State University in Boone, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Mississippi is larger than ASU based on total student enrollment (26,449 students vs. 21,570 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Mississippi is located in University, MS (Remote Town setting); Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC (Distant Town setting).
• University of Mississippi is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Appalachian State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mississippi 18:1; Appalachian State University 16:1.

Ole Miss vs. ASU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or ASU? 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 Appalachian State University than Ole Miss ($14,978 vs. $15,045).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 2.1% lower than at Appalachian State University ($12,600 vs. $12,868).
• University of Mississippi is 28.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than ASU (about $2,193 more per year; $9,772.00 vs. $7,579.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 13.4% higher at Ole Miss than at Appalachian State University (about $3,388 more per year; $28,600.00 vs. $25,212.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Mississippi than at Appalachian State University (74% vs. 46%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 55.4% larger than aid received by Appalachian State University students ($12,455 vs. $8,014).

Ole Miss vs. ASU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or ASU? 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 ASU and Ole Miss.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Appalachian State University (1200) is 100 points higher than at Ole Miss (1100).
• Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 24 at ASU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mississippi 1000/1200; Appalachian State University 1120/1280.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mississippi 21/29; Appalachian State University 21/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ole Miss - Test optional; ASU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: ASU Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman ASU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Ole Miss (3.6).
• Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than ASU (90.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.5% at Ole Miss vs. 18.2% at ASU.

Ole Miss vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ole Miss and ASU? 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.

• Appalachian State University's six-year graduation rate (65%) is higher than University of Mississippi's (60%).
• Graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of about $11,100 more per year than ASU graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,700 vs. $41,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Mississippi graduates have a $500 lower median loan debt than ASU graduates ($20,000 vs. $20,500).
• Among borrowers, Ole Miss graduates have an estimated $5 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than ASU graduates ($206 vs. $211).
• More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)

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.