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Overview |
Ole Miss | UNG | ||
| Location | University, MS | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 88% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ole Miss | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $170 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ole Miss | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 18,029 students)
Ole Miss vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or UNG?
- University of Mississippi is 122.7% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at Ole Miss than University of North Georgia ($26,292.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Ole Miss ($11,721 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 4% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,490 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than University of Mississippi (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 81.1% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($13,720 vs. $7,574)
Ole Miss vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 105 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UNG (3.5)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than UNG (69.6%)
Ole Miss vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss or UNG? 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 UNG and Ole Miss.
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $8,600 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($170 vs. $206)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/