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Overview |
Alabama | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1135/1354 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 661 students)
Alabama vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 268.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Millsaps than The University of Alabama ($40,940.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Millsaps ($20,592 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 1.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($14,210 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 108.3% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($32,669 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 18 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Alabama vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Millsaps? 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 Millsaps and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is the same as at Millsaps College (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $500 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/