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Overview |
Georgia College | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $206 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Georgia College than University of Mississippi ($26,688.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Georgia College ($14,289 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 5% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,948 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than University of Mississippi (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 59.3% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($13,720 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 25 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Georgia College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or Ole Miss? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ole Miss and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Georgia College & State University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $9,400 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $43,300)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/