- Both University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UTK) are public.
- Ole Miss is located in University, MS and UTK is located in Knoxville, TN.
- UTK has more expensive tuition of $31,974 than Ole Miss ($26,980).
- UTK has tighter acceptance rate of 76.97% than Ole Miss (83.91%).
- UTK has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Ole Miss (1,120).
- UTK is larger with 33,805 students than Ole Miss (22,300 students).
University of Mississippi View More Rivals | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville View More Rivals | |
| #116 in National Universities #3 in Mississippi | Rankings | #176 in National Universities #11 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University, MS | Location | Knoxville, TN |
Ole Miss| Known as | UTK | |
| 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $13,484 Tennessee residents $31,974 out-of-state |
| $9,412 Mississippi residents $26,980 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,620 Tennessee residents $32,108 out-of-state |
| $14,079 | Financial Aid | $11,518 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 83.91% | Acceptance Rate | 76.97% |
| 25.28% | Yield | 33.70% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,300 | Total Students | 33,805 |
| 17,302 | Undergraduate | 27,039 |
| 4,998 | Graduate | 6,766 |
| 1,808 | Online Enrollment | 2,236 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,700 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and 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: 8,535) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,869 Full-time 349 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,665 Full-time 237 Part-time |
| 11,522 Full-time 1,625 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,790 Full-time 2,168 Part-time |
| $85,142 for Faculties $58,769 Part-time | Average Salary | $105,104 for Faculties $60,159 Part-time |