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Overview |
Arkansas | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 661 students)
Arkansas vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 434% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at Millsaps than University of Arkansas ($40,940.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Millsaps ($16,208 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 14.9% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($12,368 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 285.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($32,669 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 9 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Arkansas vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than University of Arkansas (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates of University of Arkansas and Millsaps have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($50,400 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/