- Both University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and University of Arkansas (Arkansas) are public.
- Ole Miss is located in University, MS and Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR.
- 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).
University of Mississippi View More Rivals | University of Arkansas View More Rivals | |
| #116 in National Universities #3 in Mississippi | Rankings | #113 in National Universities #2 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University, MS | Location | Fayetteville, AR |
Ole Miss| Known as | Arkansas | |
| 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) |
| 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 | $9,748 Arkansas residents $28,772 out-of-state |
| $9,412 Mississippi residents $26,980 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,160 Arkansas residents $30,220 out-of-state |
| $14,079 | Financial Aid | $8,877 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 83.91% | Acceptance Rate | 65.96% |
| 25.28% | Yield | 35.37% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,300 | Total Students | 30,936 |
| 17,302 | Undergraduate | 26,269 |
| 4,998 | Graduate | 4,667 |
| 1,808 | Online Enrollment | 3,361 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 89% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| 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: 6,200) $7,968 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 | 1,270 Full-time 176 Part-time |
| 11,522 Full-time 1,625 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,999 Full-time 243 Part-time |
| $85,142 for Faculties $58,769 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,406 for Faculties $58,549 Part-time |