University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) vs. Vanderbilt University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) is a public school while Vanderbilt University is a private school.
  • Ole Miss is located in University, MS and Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN.
  • Vanderbilt University has more expensive tuition of $63,946 than Ole Miss ($26,980).
  • Vanderbilt University has tighter acceptance rate of 10.85% than Ole Miss (83.91%).
  • Vanderbilt University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than Ole Miss (1,120).
  • Ole Miss is larger with 22,300 students than Vanderbilt University (13,710 students).
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#116 in National Universities
#3 in Mississippi
Rankings#17 in National Universities
#1 in Tennessee
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
University, MSLocationNashville, TN
Ole MissKnown as
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
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
$9,412 Mississippi residents
$26,980 out-of-state
Undergraduate$63,946
$9,412 Mississippi residents
$26,980 out-of-state
Graduate$56,128
$14,079Financial Aid$49,056
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$95 graduate
83.91%Acceptance Rate10.85%
25.28%Yield47.06%
1,120 SAT, 25 ACTTest Scores1,530 SAT, 35 ACT
Student Population
22,300Total Students13,710
17,302Undergraduate7,151
4,998Graduate6,559
1,808Online Enrollment699
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
67%Graduation Rate92%
Transfer-out Rate
89%Retention Rate96%
$56,600Average Earning after Graduation$86,200
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 Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,479)
$6,514 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966)
$12,720 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$7,142 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio7 to 1
1,869 Full-time
349 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,249 Full-time
275 Part-time
11,522 Full-time
1,625 Part-time
Number of Staffs5,245 Full-time
635 Part-time
$85,142 for Faculties
$58,769 Part-time
Average Salary$134,547 for Faculties
$75,547 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