- Both University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and Auburn University are public.
- Ole Miss is located in University, MS and Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.
- Auburn University has more expensive tuition of $33,944 than Ole Miss ($26,980).
- Ole Miss has tighter acceptance rate of 83.91% than Auburn University (83.93%).
- Auburn University has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Ole Miss (1,120).
- Auburn University is larger with 31,764 students than Ole Miss (22,300 students).
University of Mississippi View More Rivals | Auburn University View More Rivals | |
| #116 in National Universities #3 in Mississippi | Rankings | #243 in National Universities #9 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University, MS | Location | Auburn, AL |
Ole Miss| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,412 Mississippi residents $26,980 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,536 Alabama residents $33,944 out-of-state |
| $9,412 Mississippi residents $26,980 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,524 Alabama residents $33,908 out-of-state |
| $14,079 | Financial Aid | $9,724 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 83.91% | Acceptance Rate | 83.93% |
| 25.28% | Yield | 31.88% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,300 | Total Students | 31,764 |
| 17,302 | Undergraduate | 25,379 |
| 4,998 | Graduate | 6,385 |
| 1,808 | Online Enrollment | 3,101 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,479) $6,514 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,294 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,869 Full-time 349 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,428 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 11,522 Full-time 1,625 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,376 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $85,142 for Faculties $58,769 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,349 for Faculties $68,363 Part-time |