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Butler Denison Purdue IU MC Oberlin Wabash College IWU Augustana Valpo Earlham Hope College| DePauw University | Millsaps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
DePauw | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 58% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | 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
- DePauw University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 661 students)
DePauw vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Millsaps?
- DePauw University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at DePauw than Millsaps College ($54,400.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than DePauw ($27,260 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 1.3% lower than costs at DePauw University ($14,210 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($41,067 vs. $32,669)
DePauw vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 45 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw 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 DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Millsaps College (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $50,400)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/