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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $206 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 Southwestern based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 123.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at Ole Miss than Georgia Southwestern State University ($26,292.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Ole Miss ($12,186 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 28% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($8,978 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 44.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($13,720 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 151 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $14,600 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $38,100)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/