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Overview |
Ole Miss | Washington State | ||
| Location | University, MS | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,043 | 26,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #385 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,252 | $10,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,820 | $27,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $13,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,946 | $18,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,070 | $10,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 87% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,837 | 26,166 | ||
| Admitted | 27,218 | 22,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19% | ||
| 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 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Washington State | ||
| 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
- Washington State University is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (26,490 students vs. 24,043 students)
Ole Miss vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($10,976.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Washington State than University of Mississippi ($27,052.00 vs. $26,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Washington State ($14,946 vs. $18,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 9.1% lower than costs at Washington State University ($12,040 vs. $13,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than University of Mississippi (87% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 26% larger than aid received Washington State University ($13,070 vs. $10,370)
Ole Miss vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 79 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Washington State (85.4%)
Ole Miss vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than University of Mississippi (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $52,700)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $429 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,429)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/