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Overview |
Ole Miss | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | University, MS | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Ole Miss | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | N/A |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Ole Miss | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 1,487 students)
Ole Miss vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 118.3% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Ole Miss than College of the Ozarks ($26,292.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Ole Miss ($12,611 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 40.1% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($8,200 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 36.7% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($18,754 vs. $13,720)
Ole Miss vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 49 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
Ole Miss vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than College of the Ozarks (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $15,900 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/