Ole Miss vs. Memphis

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Mississippi in University, MS with University of Memphis in Memphis, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Mississippi is larger than Memphis based on total student enrollment (26,449 students vs. 20,276 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Mississippi is located in University, MS (Remote Town setting); University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN (Large City setting).
• University of Mississippi is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Memphis is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mississippi 18:1; University of Memphis 16:1.

Ole Miss vs. Memphis Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Memphis? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Ole Miss ($12,756 vs. $15,045).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 10% lower than at University of Mississippi ($11,342 vs. $12,600).
• University of Memphis is 9.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ole Miss (about $956 more per year; $10,728.00 vs. $9,772.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 85.9% higher at Ole Miss than at University of Memphis (about $13,216 more per year; $28,600.00 vs. $15,384.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Memphis than at University of Mississippi (92% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 5.6% larger than aid received by University of Memphis students ($12,455 vs. $11,793).

Ole Miss vs. Memphis Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Memphis? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Memphis and Ole Miss.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Mississippi (1100) is 50 points higher than at Memphis (1050).
• Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 21 at Memphis).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mississippi 1000/1200; University of Memphis 915/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mississippi 21/29; University of Memphis 18/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ole Miss - Test optional; Memphis - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Memphis Jul 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Memphis (3.48).
• Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Memphis (72%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.5% at Ole Miss vs. 18.1% at Memphis.

Ole Miss vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ole Miss and Memphis? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Mississippi's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than University of Memphis's (38%).
• Graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of about $10,500 more per year than Memphis graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,700 vs. $42,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Mississippi graduates have a $5,250 lower median loan debt than Memphis graduates ($20,000 vs. $25,250).
• Among borrowers, Ole Miss graduates have an estimated $55 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Memphis graduates ($206 vs. $261).
• More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.