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Overview |
Ole Miss | William Carey University | ||
| Location | University, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,043 | 5,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,252 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,820 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $7,599 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,946 | $17,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,070 | $13,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,837 | 571 | ||
| Admitted | 27,218 | 331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 880/1200 | ||
| 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 | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $208 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | William Carey University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than William Carey University based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 5,448 students)
Ole Miss vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or William Carey University?
- William Carey University is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at Ole Miss than William Carey University ($26,820.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than William Carey University ($14,946 vs. $17,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 58.4% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($7,599 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University than University of Mississippi (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Carey University students is 3.8% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($13,564 vs. $13,070)
Ole Miss vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 47 points higher than at William Carey University (1071)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at William Carey University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than William Carey University (58%)
Ole Miss vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or William Carey University? 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 William Carey University and Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than William Carey University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $11,800 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $40,900)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $192 lower median federal student loan debt than William Carey University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,192)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than William Carey University graduates. ($206 vs. $208)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/