YHC vs. Ole Miss

Comparable Facts

Compare Young Harris College in Young Harris, GA with University of Mississippi in University, MS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Mississippi is larger than YHC based on total student enrollment (26,449 students vs. 1,457 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Young Harris College is located in Young Harris, GA (Remote Rural setting); University of Mississippi is in University, MS (Remote Town setting).
• Young Harris College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Mississippi is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Young Harris College 13:1; University of Mississippi 18:1.

YHC vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, YHC or Ole Miss? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than YHC ($15,045 vs. $21,969).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 12.7% lower than at University of Mississippi ($11,000 vs. $12,600).
• Young Harris College is 230.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ole Miss (about $22,533 more per year; $32,305.00 vs. $9,772.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 13% higher at YHC than at University of Mississippi (about $3,705 more per year; $32,305.00 vs. $28,600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Young Harris College than at University of Mississippi (100% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 112.8% larger than aid received by University of Mississippi students ($26,501 vs. $12,455).

YHC vs. Ole Miss Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Ole Miss? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Ole Miss and YHC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Mississippi (1100) is 50 points higher than at YHC (1050).
• Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 21 at YHC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Young Harris College 930/1160; University of Mississippi 1000/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Young Harris College 17/26; University of Mississippi 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: YHC - Test-free; Ole Miss - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at YHC (3.15).
• Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than YHC (62.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 25.4% at YHC vs. 18.5% at Ole Miss.

YHC vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for YHC and Ole Miss? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Mississippi's six-year graduation rate is 60%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for YHC.
• Graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of about $13,600 more per year than YHC graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,700 vs. $39,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Mississippi graduates have a $7,000 lower median loan debt than YHC graduates ($20,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Ole Miss graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than YHC graduates ($206 vs. $279).
• More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.