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Overview |
Millsaps | AMU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Millsaps | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Millsaps | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Millsaps | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or AMU?
- Millsaps College is 62.7% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Millsaps than Ave Maria University ($40,940.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Millsaps ($21,078 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 6% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($13,402 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 53.1% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($32,669 vs. $21,341)
Millsaps vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 65 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than AMU (44.2%)
Millsaps vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or AMU? 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 AMU and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Ave Maria University (66% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/