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Overview |
Brenau University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 24,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $9,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $26,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,860 | $14,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,170 | $13,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 78% |
Admission |
Brenau University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,761 | 27,837 | ||
| Admitted | 2,401 | 27,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brenau University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Brenau University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Brenau University based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 2,420 students)
Brenau University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or Ole Miss?
- Brenau University is 235.1% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Brenau University than University of Mississippi ($31,000.00 vs. $26,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Brenau University ($14,946 vs. $20,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 4.7% lower than costs at Brenau University ($12,040 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brenau University than University of Mississippi (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brenau University students is 92.6% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($25,170 vs. $13,070)
Brenau University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 128 points higher than at Brenau University (990)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Brenau University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Brenau University (3.39)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Brenau University (87%)
Brenau University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University 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 Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Brenau University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $9,100 more per year than Brenau University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $43,600)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/