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Overview |
Ole Miss | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | University, MS | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $165 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 9,902 students)
Ole Miss vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Mississippi is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Ole Miss than Tennessee Technological University ($26,292.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Tennessee Tech ($14,289 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,502 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of Mississippi (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 62% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($13,720 vs. $8,471)
Ole Miss vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 16 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Ole Miss vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Tennessee Technological University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $9,300 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($165 vs. $206)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/