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Overview |
Ole Miss | Memphis | ||
| Location | University, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,043 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,252 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,820 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,946 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,070 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 93% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,837 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 27,218 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $261 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Memphis | ||
| 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 Memphis based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 21,736 students)
Ole Miss vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Memphis?
- University of Mississippi is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($9,252.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.9% higher at Ole Miss than University of Memphis ($26,820.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Ole Miss ($13,656 vs. $14,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 16.4% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,344 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than University of Mississippi (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 16.3% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($13,070 vs. $11,234)
Ole Miss vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 89 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted 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 (97.8%) than Memphis (93.4%)
Ole Miss vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of Memphis (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $10,500 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $42,200)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,250)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans 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/