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Lipscomb Alabama Mississippi State Tennessee Samford University Arkansas Middle Tennessee State University Auburn Vanderbilt LSU Memphis Elon| University of Mississippi | Belmont University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ole Miss | Belmont | ||
| Location | University, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 91% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $225 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Belmont based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 8,910 students)
Ole Miss vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 318.9% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Belmont than University of Mississippi ($38,000.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Belmont ($14,289 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 19% lower than costs at Belmont University ($11,490 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than University of Mississippi (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 60.9% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($22,080 vs. $13,720)
Ole Miss vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 40 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Belmont (96.3%)
Ole Miss vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than University of Mississippi (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $3,600 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $49,100)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $1,780 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,780)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($206 vs. $225)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/