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KSU GS Alabama Georgia Georgia Tech Mississippi State Tennessee Arkansas Mercer Auburn Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte| Georgia State University | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 77% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $206 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 22,300 students)
Georgia State vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Ole Miss than Georgia State University ($26,292.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Georgia State ($14,289 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 20.2% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,490 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of Mississippi (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 18.7% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($13,720 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 62 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Georgia State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $6,500 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $46,200)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $3,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,699)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State 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/