University of Arkansas (Arkansas) vs. University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both University of Arkansas (Arkansas) and University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) are public.
  • Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR and Ole Miss is located in University, MS.
  • Arkansas has more expensive tuition of $28,772 than Ole Miss ($26,980).
  • Arkansas has tighter acceptance rate of 65.96% than Ole Miss (83.91%).
  • Ole Miss has higher SAT scores of 1,120 than Arkansas (1,110).
  • Arkansas is larger with 30,936 students than Ole Miss (22,300 students).
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#113 in National Universities
#2 in Arkansas
Rankings#116 in National Universities
#3 in Mississippi
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Fayetteville, ARLocationUniversity, MS
ArkansasKnown asOle Miss
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$9,748 Arkansas residents
$28,772 out-of-state
Undergraduate$9,412 Mississippi residents
$26,980 out-of-state
$12,160 Arkansas residents
$30,220 out-of-state
Graduate$9,412 Mississippi residents
$26,980 out-of-state
$8,877Financial Aid$14,079
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
65.96%Acceptance Rate83.91%
35.37%Yield25.28%
1,110 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores1,120 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
30,936Total Students22,300
26,269Undergraduate17,302
4,667Graduate4,998
3,361Online Enrollment1,808
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
69%Graduation Rate67%
Transfer-out Rate
86%Retention Rate89%
$52,700Average Earning after Graduation$56,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200)
$7,968 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,479)
$6,514 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
1,270 Full-time
176 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,869 Full-time
349 Part-time
4,999 Full-time
243 Part-time
Number of Staffs11,522 Full-time
1,625 Part-time
$90,406 for Faculties
$58,549 Part-time
Average Salary$85,142 for Faculties
$58,769 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023