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ISU Bradley MC Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Berry College Wheaton College Marquette University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Millsaps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 58% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 661 students)
IWU vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Millsaps?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at IWU than Millsaps College ($53,610.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than IWU ($27,260 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 14.4% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($12,418 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($36,614 vs. $32,669)
IWU vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 86 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Millsaps College (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $50,400)
- Millsaps College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Millsaps College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/