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Overview |
Kettering University | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 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 |
Kettering University | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Kettering University | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | 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
- Kettering University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 661 students)
Kettering University vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Millsaps?
- Kettering University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Kettering University than Millsaps College ($44,380.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than Kettering University ($27,260 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 59.1% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($8,930 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Kettering University ($32,669 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 41 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Kettering University vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering 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 Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Kettering University (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $25,600 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $50,400)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/