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Overview |
Ole Miss | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | University, MS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 22,300 students)
Ole Miss vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- University of Mississippi is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Ole Miss than Missouri State University Springfield ($26,292.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Missouri State University-Springfield ($14,289 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 17.5% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($9,782 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 70.5% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($13,720 vs. $8,049)
Ole Miss vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 28 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
Ole Miss vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $10,600 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $42,100)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/