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Overview |
Ole Miss | Montclair State University | ||
| Location | University, MS | Montclair, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,043 | 22,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | montclair.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Montclair State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,252 | $13,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,820 | $23,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $16,822 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,946 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,070 | $11,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 78% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Montclair State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,837 | 23,599 | ||
| Admitted | 27,218 | 20,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 940/1225 | ||
| 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 | Montclair State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Montclair State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Montclair State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Montclair State University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Montclair State University | ||
| 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 Montclair State University based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 22,570 students)
Ole Miss vs. Montclair State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($13,710.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Ole Miss than Montclair State University ($26,820.00 vs. $23,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than Ole Miss ($13,880 vs. $14,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 39.7% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($12,040 vs. $16,822)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mississippi as Montclair State University (78% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 11.3% larger than aid received Montclair State University ($13,070 vs. $11,743)
Ole Miss vs. Montclair State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Montclair State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montclair State University or Ole Miss .
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Montclair State University (87.4%)
Ole Miss vs. Montclair State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Montclair State University? 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 Montclair State University and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than University of Mississippi (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $1,600 more per year than Montclair State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $51,100)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,999)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Montclair State University 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/