Millsaps vs. University of Providence

Comparable Facts

Compare Millsaps College in Jackson, MS with University of Providence in Great Falls, MT on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Providence is larger than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (763 students vs. 593 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Millsaps College is located in Jackson, MS (Midsize City setting); University of Providence is in Great Falls, MT (Small City setting).
• Millsaps College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Providence is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Millsaps College 9:1; University of Providence 9:1.

Millsaps vs. University of Providence Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or University of Providence? 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 Providence than Millsaps ($16,598 vs. $27,737).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Providence are 20.6% lower than at Millsaps College ($11,284 vs. $14,210).
• Millsaps College is 46.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Providence (about $14,232 more per year; $44,680.00 vs. $30,448.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 46.7% higher at Millsaps than at University of Providence (about $14,232 more per year; $44,680.00 vs. $30,448.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Providence than at Millsaps College (100% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 22.5% larger than aid received by University of Providence students ($32,301 vs. $26,370).

Millsaps vs. University of Providence Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or University of Providence? 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 University of Providence and Millsaps.

• University of Providence reports an open admissions policy.
• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Millsaps College (1090) is 100 points higher than at University of Providence (990).
• Incoming Millsaps students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 20 at University of Providence).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Millsaps College 1025/1150; University of Providence 845/1135.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Millsaps College 21/28; University of Providence 16/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Millsaps - Test optional; University of Providence - Open admission.
• Typical fall application deadline: Millsaps Jul 1, 2027; University of Providence Aug 5, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Millsaps students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Providence (3.3).
• University of Providence has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Millsaps (43.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.7% at Millsaps vs. 50.3% at University of Providence.

Millsaps vs. University of Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Millsaps and University of Providence? 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.

• Millsaps College's six-year graduation rate (66%) is higher than University of Providence's (29%).
• Graduates from Millsaps College earn a median of about $13,900 more per year than University of Providence graduates about ten years after starting college ($50,400 vs. $36,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Providence graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than Millsaps graduates ($25,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, University of Providence graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Millsaps graduates ($258 vs. $279).
• More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Providence students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)

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.