Ole Miss vs. KSU

Comparable Facts

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

Kennesaw State University is larger than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (47,764 students vs. 26,449 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Mississippi is located in University, MS (Remote Town setting); Kennesaw State University is in Kennesaw, GA (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Mississippi is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Kennesaw State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mississippi 18:1; Kennesaw State University 23:1.

Ole Miss vs. KSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or KSU? 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 University of Mississippi than KSU ($15,045 vs. $15,636).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 5.2% lower than at Kennesaw State University ($12,600 vs. $13,287).
• University of Mississippi is 68.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than KSU (about $3,964 more per year; $9,772.00 vs. $5,808.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 61.3% higher at Ole Miss than at Kennesaw State University (about $10,864 more per year; $28,600.00 vs. $17,736.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Kennesaw State University than at University of Mississippi (92% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 51.5% larger than aid received by Kennesaw State University students ($12,455 vs. $8,223).

Ole Miss vs. KSU Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Kennesaw State University (1110) is 10 points higher than at Ole Miss (1100).
• Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 22 at KSU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mississippi 1000/1200; Kennesaw State University 1000/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mississippi 21/29; Kennesaw State University 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ole Miss - Test optional; KSU - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: KSU Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KSU (3.33).
• Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than KSU (69.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.5% at Ole Miss vs. 38% at KSU.

Ole Miss vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ole Miss and KSU? 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.

• University of Mississippi's six-year graduation rate is 60%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for KSU.
• Graduates from University of Mississippi have median earnings of about $52,700 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for KSU.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Mississippi graduates have a $1,200 lower median loan debt than KSU graduates ($20,000 vs. $21,200).
• Among borrowers, Ole Miss graduates have an estimated $13 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than KSU graduates ($206 vs. $219).
• More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSU 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.