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Overview |
Ole Miss | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | University, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,043 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,252 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,820 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,946 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,070 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 93% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,837 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 27,218 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Ole Miss | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than University of Southern Mississippi based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 13,110 students)
Ole Miss vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.1% higher at Ole Miss than University of Southern Mississippi ($26,820.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Ole Miss ($14,050 vs. $14,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($11,664 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Mississippi (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 18.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($13,070 vs. $11,000)
Ole Miss vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 69 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Ole Miss (97.8%)
Ole Miss vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $11,000 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $41,700)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/