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Overview |
Ole Miss | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | University, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,043 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,252 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,820 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,946 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,070 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,837 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 27,218 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1290/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $271 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 1,952 students)
Ole Miss vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 484.5% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($54,082.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.6% higher at Rhodes College than University of Mississippi ($54,082.00 vs. $26,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Rhodes College ($14,946 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 7.2% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($12,040 vs. $12,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 187.2% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($37,543 vs. $13,070)
Ole Miss vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 188 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Rhodes College (49.7%)
Ole Miss vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than University of Mississippi (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $52,700)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $6,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,217)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($206 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/