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Overview |
Ole Miss | UNLV | ||
| Location | University, MS | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 89% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $196 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | UNLV | ||
| 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 Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 22,300 students)
Ole Miss vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or UNLV?
- University of Mississippi is 11.2% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $8,159.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Ole Miss than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($26,292.00 vs. $24,701.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Ole Miss ($13,159 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($11,490 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than University of Mississippi (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 116.2% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($13,720 vs. $6,346)
Ole Miss vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 111 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than UNLV (85.3%)
Ole Miss vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or UNLV? 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 UNLV and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $5,100 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $47,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $982 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($19,018 vs. $20,000)
- UNLV graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($196 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/