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Overview |
Berry College | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Berry College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berry College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Berry College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Berry 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 Berry College based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Ole Miss?
- Berry College is 331.5% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Berry College than University of Mississippi ($39,150.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Berry College ($14,289 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 20.9% lower than costs at Berry College ($11,490 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 116.3% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($29,670 vs. $13,720)
Berry College vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 61 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Berry College (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $11,000 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $41,700)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Berry College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Berry College graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/