Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Augustana MC Berry College Cornell College Ole Miss Beloit College Bradley Rhodes College Samford University DePaul LSU Luther- Norse| Knox College | Millsaps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Knox College | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Knox College | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $40,940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Millsaps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | Millsaps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Knox College | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Millsaps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Millsaps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Knox 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
- Knox College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 661 students)
Knox College vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Millsaps?
- Knox College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Knox College than Millsaps College ($52,461.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Millsaps ($26,882 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 37.6% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($10,326 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($37,015 vs. $32,669)
Knox College vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Knox College vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox 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 Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Millsaps College (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,100)
- Millsaps College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Millsaps College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/