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Overview |
Earlham | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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
- Earlham College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (677 students vs. 661 students)
Earlham vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Millsaps?
- Earlham College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Earlham than Millsaps College ($49,218.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Millsaps ($25,746 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 14.2% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($12,448 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 14.2% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($37,303 vs. $32,669)
Earlham vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Earlham vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is the same as at Millsaps College (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/