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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler MC Miami USF Main Campus Berry College Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU| Eckerd College | Millsaps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 626 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | $26,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $33,975 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | 2,058 | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | 1,009 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 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 |
Eckerd College | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,986 students vs. 626 students)
Eckerd College vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Millsaps?
- Eckerd College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Eckerd College than Millsaps College ($49,668.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than Eckerd College ($26,739 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 0.4% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($14,210 vs. $14,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Eckerd College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 27% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($33,975 vs. $26,757)
Eckerd College vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 29 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Millsaps (49%)
Eckerd College vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College 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 Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Eckerd College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,400)
- Millsaps College and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Millsaps College and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/