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Mercer Georgia Samford University Ogelthorpe Sewanee Furman MC Emory KSU Belmont Elon Covenant College| Berry College | Millsaps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berry College | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berry College | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1135/1354 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Berry College | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Berry College | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berry College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 661 students)
Berry College vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Millsaps than Berry College ($40,940.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than Millsaps ($25,359 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berry College are 2.3% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($13,890 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berry College as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Berry College ($32,669 vs. $29,670)
Berry College vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 16 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College or Millsaps? 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 Millsaps and Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Berry College (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Berry College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/