Auburn University vs University of Mississippi

Auburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, 20 years after the city of Auburn's founding. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, the school became the first land-grant college in the South and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899 the name again was changed, to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Finally, in 1960 the name of the school was changed to Auburn University, a title more in keeping with its location, and expressing the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university.

The University of Mississippi's Oxford campus is partially located in Oxford and partially in University, Mississippi, a census-designated place. The medical school is located at Jackson, Mississippi. 

Whether students live in a residence hall, join a student organization or connect with friends on the Campus Green, the first-class facilities and high-impact programs provide students with the strong foundation they need to reach their goals.Which includes:

• CAMPUS DINING:
  • ?An essential component of campus life, Campus Dining offers 30 distinctive dining locations, each with a variety of options. Sustainability and fresh fare are emphasized, and many of the foods served are grown on campus in the Community Garden. Student and faculty/staff meal plans are available for use at each venue.
• CAMPUS RECREATION:
  • Campus Recreation provides fitness, wellness, sports and recreation opportunities for Auburn students, faculty and staff. With a diverse array of programming that includes club and intramural sports, group fitness, personal training and Olympic/powerlifting, Campus Recreation has something for every interest and fitness level.
• FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE:
  • Auburn students are poised for success upon arriving on campus through First Year Experience’s orientation, transition and retention programs geared toward incoming freshman and transfer students. By emphasizing intellectual and social development, First Year Experience programs ensure that students begin their Auburn journey ready to achieve their academic and personal goals.
• UNIVERSITY HOUSING:
  • Living on campus is a core part of the Auburn student experience. University Housing cultivates and supports living environments that are rooted in tradition, and we are committed to providing residence halls that are safe, welcoming and inclusive. Residents benefit from purpose-built facilities and intentional opportunities for growth.

More than 5,300 students live on campus in thirteen residence halls, two residential colleges, and two apartment complexes. Students are required to live on-campus during their first year. Within residence halls, students designated as community assistants provide information and resolve issues. On-campus dining services Catering at UM and the Rebel Market are the only Certified Green restaurants in the state of Mississippi. The Universtity of Mississippi provides Oxford University Transit, a shuttle system that is free of charge for students, faculty, and staff. In 2019, the university opened a 98,000-square-foot (9,100 m2) recreation center containing a gym, indoor climbing wall, basketball courts, and other services. The Associated Student Body (ASB), which was established in 1917, is the university's student government organization. 

• Kay Ivey, Alabama Governor
• Jim Voss, Former NASA Astronaunt
• Rowdy Gaines, Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist
• Tim Cook, Apple CEO
• Charles Barkley, Former Basketball Star/Media Personality
• Bo Jackson, Two-Sport Athlete
• Jimmy Wales, Co-Founder of Wikipedia
• Harold Melton,Georgia Supreme Court Justice.

Susan Akin-Lynch, Miss America 1986
Tate Ellington, actor
Cynthia Geary, actress

Tyji Armstrong, NFL tight end
Kent Austin, CFL quarterback and head coach
Coolidge Ball, college basketball coach