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Overview |
Auburn | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 661 students)
Auburn vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 294% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Millsaps than Auburn University ($40,940.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Millsaps ($25,271 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 5.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,210 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 233.7% larger than aid received Auburn University ($32,669 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 55 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is the same as at Millsaps College (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $50,400)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/