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Overview |
Belhaven University | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Belhaven University | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Belhaven University | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 661 students)
Belhaven University vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 46.3% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Millsaps than Belhaven University ($40,940.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Millsaps ($19,794 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 56.2% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($9,100 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 91.4% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($32,669 vs. $17,067)
Belhaven University vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Belhaven University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,900)
- Millsaps College students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- Millsaps graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/