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Overview |
Ole Miss | CBU | ||
| Location | University, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Ole Miss | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Ole Miss | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 1,934 students)
Ole Miss vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 291.5% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at CBU than University of Mississippi ($35,520.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than CBU ($14,289 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,220 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 96.5% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($26,964 vs. $13,720)
Ole Miss vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 13 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than CBU (87.5%)
Ole Miss vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or CBU? 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 CBU and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Christian Brothers University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $2,100 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $50,600)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/