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Overview |
Ole Miss | MUW | ||
| Location | University, MS | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 97% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 850/1180 | ||
| 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 | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $155 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Ole Miss | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 2,339 students)
Ole Miss vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or MUW?
- University of Mississippi is 16.8% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.6% higher at Ole Miss than Mississippi University for Women ($26,292.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Ole Miss ($12,691 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 39.9% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($8,212 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than University of Mississippi (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 38.8% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($13,720 vs. $9,887)
Ole Miss vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 106 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Ole Miss (97.4%)
Ole Miss vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or MUW? 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 MUW and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Mississippi University for Women (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $14,900 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/