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Overview |
Millsaps | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Millsaps | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Millsaps | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- William Jewell College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (853 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or William Jewell College?
- Millsaps College is 123% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123% higher at Millsaps than William Jewell College ($40,940.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than Millsaps ($20,108 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 40.3% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($10,130 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 142.9% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($32,669 vs. $13,451)
Millsaps vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 3 points higher than at William Jewell College (1160)
- Incoming Millsaps students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at William Jewell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at William Jewell College (3.61)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Millsaps vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than William Jewell College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $1,900 more per year than William Jewell College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,500)
- William Jewell College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Jewell College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/