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Overview |
Harding University | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1135/1354 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Harding University | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | 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
- Harding University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 661 students)
Harding University vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 82% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Millsaps than Harding University ($40,940.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Millsaps ($19,558 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 78% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($7,984 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 122.5% larger than aid received Harding University ($32,669 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 28 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding 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 Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Harding University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,800)
- Millsaps College and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Millsaps College and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/