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Overview |
Ole Miss | UH | ||
| Location | University, MS | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,043 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,252 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,820 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,946 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,070 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 74% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,837 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 27,218 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $204 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | UH | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | UH | ||
| 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 Houston is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 24,043 students)
Ole Miss vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or UH?
- University of Mississippi is 6.5% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($9,252.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Ole Miss than University of Houston ($26,820.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Ole Miss ($13,738 vs. $14,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 11.2% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,830 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mississippi than University of Houston (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 13.2% larger than aid received University of Houston ($13,070 vs. $11,551)
Ole Miss vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 36 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UH (3.46)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than UH (69.5%)
Ole Miss vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or UH? 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 UH and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of Houston (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $6,300 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $52,700)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- UH graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More UH 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/