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Overview |
Millsaps | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Millsaps | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Millsaps | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Millsaps | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at University of St Thomas than Millsaps College ($48,930.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than University of St Thomas ($27,260 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 12.9% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($12,587 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 1.2% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($32,669 vs. $32,284)
Millsaps vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 39 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Millsaps vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Millsaps College (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $11,600 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,400)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/