Mississippi University for Women vs University of Mississippi

Columbus, MS · University, MS · Source: IPEDS federal database

	Mississippi University for Women	University of Mississippi
Acceptance Rate	90.3%	96.6%
In-State Tuition	$8,492	$9,772
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,492	$28,600
Average Net Price	$12,487	$15,045
Graduation Rate	47.0%	72.0%
Total Enrollment	2,193	26,449
Student-Faculty Ratio	10	18

GradFax Analysis

Mississippi University for Women accepts 90.3% of applicants. University of Mississippi accepts 96.6%. Tuition is close: $8,492 at Mississippi University for Women, $9,772 at University of Mississippi. Mississippi University for Women graduates 47% of students in 6 years. University of Mississippi graduates 72%.

Bottom Line

Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.

Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, Mississippi University for Women or University of Mississippi?▼

Mississippi University for Women. It accepts 90.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is Mississippi University for Women or University of Mississippi more affordable?▼

Mississippi University for Women, on average. After aid, students pay $12,487/year versus $15,045/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?▼

University of Mississippi: 72% of students finish in 6 years. Mississippi University for Women is at 47%.

Source: IPEDS

Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.