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Overview |
Millsaps | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Millsaps | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | Wofford 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Wofford College than Millsaps College ($49,760.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than Wofford College ($27,260 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 5% lower than costs at Wofford College ($14,210 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($36,005 vs. $32,669)
Millsaps vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 7 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming Millsaps students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Millsaps vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Millsaps College (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $50,400)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/